Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Name Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Release Year 2015 2008
Release Date 2015-07-02
MSRP N/A 280 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Mount Nikon F Nikon 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
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 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
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
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 14 elements  /  10 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Focal Length 16-80 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 64 mm 230 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 76 mm
Length 86 mm 119 mm
Weight 480 gr 530 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm F2.8-4 E ED VR
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-75 LH635-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A