Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Name | Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro | Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED | |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2000 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1200 USD | 1494 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| 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 | 100 cm | 145 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Construction | 18 elements / 15 groups | 10 elements / 6 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 130 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 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Length | 183 mm | 222 mm |
| Weight | 1370 gr | 1440 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | N/A | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH850-01 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |