Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM and Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Name | Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 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 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Release Year | 2005 | 2004 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 5499 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 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 50-500mm F4-6.3 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 | 100 cm | 220 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 50 mm F6,3 at 500 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Construction | 20 elements / 16 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Focal Length | 50-500 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 450 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 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 95 mm | 124 mm |
| Length | 218 mm | 268 mm |
| Weight | 1840 gr | 2870 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 86 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | HK-30 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
