Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG and Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR .

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Product
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Name Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG 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 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 2004 2004
Release Date
MSRP 9700 USD 5499 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
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 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
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 700 cm 220 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Focal Length 800 mm 300 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 No Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 156 mm 124 mm
Length 520 mm 268 mm
Weight 4740 gr 2870 gr
Other
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 46 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1571-01 152 HK-30
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A