Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro and Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR .
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Product |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Name | Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro | Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR | |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Nikon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Release Year | 2005 | 2000 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 1849 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
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 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Motor Type | N/A | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 40 cm | 230 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 80 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Construction | 13 elements / 14 groups | 17 elements / 11 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Focal Length | 24-70 mm | 80-400 mm |
Zoom Range | 46 mm | 320 mm |
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 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 88 mm | 91 mm |
Length | 115 mm | 171 mm |
Weight | 715 gr | 1340 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH875-02 548 | HB-24 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |