Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro and Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR.

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Product
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Name Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 2003 2003
Release Date
MSRP 420 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 18 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 24 elements  /  17 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Focal Length 50 mm 200-400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
200 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 124 mm
Length 66 mm 358 mm
Weight 320 gr 3275 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 55 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH550-02 346 HK-30
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A