Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR vs Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR and Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Name Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Release Year 2014 2008
Release Date
MSRP 11999 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
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 260 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 18 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Focal Length 400 mm 50-150 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
100 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 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 160 mm 76 mm
Length 358 mm 140 mm
Weight 3800 gr 780 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-38 LH732-01 690
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Together with the lens you will get HK-38 Lens Hood, 40.5mm Slip-in Circular Polarizing Filter C-PL405, CT-405 Trunk and LN-2 Lens Strap