Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG vs Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG and Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro.

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Product
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Name Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Release Year 2008 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A 599 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
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 200 cm 18 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Focal Length 200-500 mm 60 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 236 mm 73 mm
Length 726 mm 89 mm
Weight 15700 gr 425 gr
Other
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 62 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-42
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A