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Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG

Focal length
200–500 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
15700 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
200 cm
Length
726 mm
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At a Glance

For full-frame Nikon F-mount cameras, this telephoto zoom runs from 200 to 500 mm and keeps f/2.8 across the range. The wide aperture allows short shutter times, which suits moving animals and sports. At 15.7 kg it is a heavy lens. A 2x teleconverter is included, and there is no stabilizer. It targets wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 15.7 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
200 mm
Max. focal length
500 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
17
Groups
13
Weight
15,700 g (34.61 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
200 cm (78.74 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.7 (0.13×)
Length
726 mm (28.58 in)
Diameter
236.5 mm (9.31 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com, sigma-global.com, sigmaphoto.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG fit?

The Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 300-750 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DGTamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Focal length200-500 mm200-500 mm200-500 mm200-400 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/5-6.3f/5.6f/4
Weight15,700 g1,226 g2,300 g3,360 g
Filter diameter72 mm86 mm95 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance200 cm250 cm220 cm195 cm
Length726 mm224.5 mm267.5 mm365 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesyes
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Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG: FAQ

Does the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG weigh?

The Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG weighs 15,700 g. It is 726 mm long with a diameter of 236.5 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG use?

The Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG is 200 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 300-750 mm in full-frame terms.

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