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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Product |
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 |