Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR vs Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR and Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR | Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro |
| 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 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro |
| Release Year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 8579 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro |
| 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 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro |
| 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 | 100 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro |
| Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 18 elements / 15 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro |
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
130 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 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 139 mm | 86 mm |
| Length | 391 mm | 184 mm |
| Weight | 3880 gr | 1380 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HK-34 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
