Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G vs Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G and Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Name Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Release Year 2011 2010
Release Date
MSRP 220 USD 2470 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
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 50mm F1.8 G
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
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 45 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 18 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Focal Length 50 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 86 mm
Length 52 mm 197 mm
Weight 185 gr 1430 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-47 LH850-02 589
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A