Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED vs Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED and Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM.

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Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Release Year 2005 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC 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 28 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC 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 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Construction 7 elements  /  5 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Focal Length 18-55 mm 50-150 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 100 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 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 76 mm
Length 74 mm 140 mm
Weight 210 gr 780 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-33 LH732-01 690
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A