Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II.

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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Name Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Release Year 2009 2010
Release Date
MSRP 750 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
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 200 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Construction 18 elements  /  14 groups 24 elements  /  17 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Focal Length 18-250 mm 200-400 mm
Zoom Range 232 mm 200 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 124 mm
Length 101 mm 365 mm
Weight 630 gr 3360 gr
Other
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 HK-30
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A