Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR vs Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR and Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Name Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS 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 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Release Year 2013 2009
Release Date
MSRP 17899 USD 380 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS 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 110 cm
Maximum Magnification 6,7
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 50 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Construction 20 elements  /  13 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length 800 mm 50-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
150 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 160 mm 74 mm
Length 461 mm 101 mm
Weight 4590 gr 420 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-38 LH674-01 686
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A