Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
| SKU | 20082 | |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2003 |
| Release Date | 2018-06-14 | |
| MSRP | N/A | 11500 USD |
| Last known price | 3296 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Lens Type | SuperzoomTelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF 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 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 300 cm | 600 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,18 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Maximum Aperture | F5,6 | F5,6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Construction | 19 elements / 11 groups | 18 elements / 16 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 PF + 3 ED elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Focal Length | 500 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 | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 106 mm | 165 mm |
| Length | 237 mm | 544 mm |
| Weight | 1460 gr | 5880 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 95 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-84 | LH1571-02 595 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
