Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2009 2003
Release Date
MSRP 899 USD 11500 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
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 24 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 10 mm
F4,5 at 24 mm
Variable Aperture
F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 14 elements  /  9 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 10-24 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range 14 mm 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-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 82 mm 165 mm
Length 87 mm 544 mm
Weight 460 gr 5880 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-23 LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A