Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro vs Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro and Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR.

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Product
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Name Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Release Year 2012 2007
Release Date
MSRP 2400 USD 10299 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G 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 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
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 47 cm 500 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Focal Length 180 mm 600 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 95 mm 166 mm
Length 204 mm 445 mm
Weight 1640 gr 5060 gr
Other
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 86 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH927-01 (+ adapter HA927-01) HK-35
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A