Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2003 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 11500 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 200 cm | 600 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F5,6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Construction | 24 elements / 17 groups | 18 elements / 16 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Focal Length | 200-400 mm | 300-800 mm |
| Zoom Range | 200 mm | 500 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR II |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 124 mm | 165 mm |
| Length | 365 mm | 544 mm |
| Weight | 3360 gr | 5880 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HK-30 | LH1571-02 595 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
