Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

Compare Specifications

Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2007 2003
Release Date
MSRP 8579 USD 11500 USD
Buy it today
Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
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 400 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F4 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 500 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
500 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 139 mm 165 mm
Length 391 mm 544 mm
Weight 3880 gr 5880 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 52 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-34 LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A