Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D vs Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D and Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC .
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Product |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Name | Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D | Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 18mm F2.8 D | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Release Year | 1994 | 1997 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | YesNote. See below for further information |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Motor Type | N/A | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 110 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 55 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Construction | 13 elements / 10 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Focal Length | 18 mm | 55-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
145 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 58 mm | 87 mm |
| Weight | 380 gr | 310 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | No information | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | If you are a Nikon-user, there is a newer version with a built-in autofokusmotor, HSM. |