Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II vs Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II and Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II | Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 58999 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| 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 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| 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 | 230 cm | 200 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Focal Length | 300 mm | 200-500 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
300 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 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 124 mm | 236 mm |
| Length | 267 mm | 726 mm |
| Weight | 2900 gr | 15700 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | N/A |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Solid Construction) |
| Lens Hood SKU | HK-30 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |