Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR IIvsSigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM
AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
55-200mm / F4-5.6
83-300mm equiv.
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50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM
50-100mm / F1.8
75-150mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 55-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 95cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II83mm long × 70.5mm diameter
- 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM170.7mm long × 93.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II | Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 55mm | 50mm | +5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 100mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.8 | 3.3 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 1.1m | 95cm | +0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | — | No data |
| Weight | 300g | — | No data |
| Length | 83mm | 170.7mm | −87.7mm |
| Diameter | 70.5mm | 93.5mm | −23mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 82mm | −30mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2016 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II relative to 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
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50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM
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