Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .
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Product |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Name | Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| 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 EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Release Year | 1994 | 2003 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 11500 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 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 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 600 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F5,6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Construction | 13 elements / 10 groups | 18 elements / 16 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Focal Length | 18 mm | 300-800 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
500 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 EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 82 mm | 165 mm |
| Length | 58 mm | 544 mm |
| Weight | 380 gr | 5880 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens Hood | No information | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | LH1571-02 595 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |