Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2008 2003
Release Date
MSRP 399 USD 11500 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
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 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
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 45 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 18-105 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range 87 mm 500 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 165 mm
Length 89 mm 544 mm
Weight 420 gr 5880 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 67 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A