Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM and Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR .
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Product |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Name | Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM | Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR | |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Nikon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Release Year | 2002 | 2004 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 5499 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 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 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-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 | 150 cm | 220 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Construction | 18 elements / 16 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Focal Length | 120-300 mm | 300 mm |
Zoom Range | 180 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 112 mm | 124 mm |
Length | 268 mm | 268 mm |
Weight | 2600 gr | 2870 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 105 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH1134-01 529 | HK-30 |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |