Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO vs Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO and Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED .
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Product |
Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO |
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Name | Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO | Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED | |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Nikon |
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Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO |
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Release Year | 2004 | 1994 |
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| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO |
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO |
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO |
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | YesNote. See below for further information |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Motor Type | N/A | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 200 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO |
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 135 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO |
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO |
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Focal Length | 135-400 mm | 180 mm |
| Zoom Range | 265 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO |
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Length | 183 mm | 144 mm |
| Weight | 1245 gr | 760 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO |
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |