Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Name | Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR | |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Release Year | 2013 | 2003 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 17899 USD | 11500 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Mount | Nikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL 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 | 590 cm | 600 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 6,7 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Maximum Aperture | F5,6 | F5,6 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Construction | 20 elements / 13 groups | 18 elements / 16 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Focal Length | 800 mm | 300-800 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 160 mm | 165 mm |
Length | 461 mm | 544 mm |
Weight | 4590 gr | 5880 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 46 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HK-38 | LH1571-02 595 |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |