Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM and Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR .

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Product
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Name Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 2007 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A 5499 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
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 110 cm 220 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Focal Length 55-200 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 124 mm
Length 84 mm 268 mm
Weight 310 gr 2870 gr
Other
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 55 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HK-30
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A