Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR vs Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR and Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Name Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2007 2004
Release Date
MSRP 10299 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 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 600mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 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 500 cm 180 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 600 mm 100-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
200 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 600mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 166 mm 92 mm
Length 445 mm 226 mm
Weight 5060 gr 1440 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-35 N/A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A