Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro and Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR .

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Product
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Name Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro 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 EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 2006 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A 5499 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 220 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Focal Length 18-50 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 32 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 EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 124 mm
Length 85 mm 268 mm
Weight 450 gr 2870 gr
Other
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 HK-30
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A