Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU 20055
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2015 2003
Release Date 2015-07-02
MSRP N/A 11500 USD
Last known price 1066 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E 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 35 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 16 mm
F4 at 80 mm
Variable Aperture
F5,6
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 ED and 3 Aspherical Elements, and also Nano Crystal Coating No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 16-80 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range 64 mm 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 DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 165 mm
Length 86 mm 544 mm
Weight 480 gr 5880 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-75 LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A