Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II.

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Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Name Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Release Year 2004 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A 119 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
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 180 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Construction 16 elements  /  14 groups 7 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Focal Length 100-300 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 200 mm 37 mm
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 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 92 mm 70 mm
Length 226 mm 74 mm
Weight 1440 gr 205 gr
Other
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-33
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A