Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro vs Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro and Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II.

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Product
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Name Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Release Year 2006 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
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 20 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 10 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Focal Length 18-50 mm 600 mm
Zoom Range 32 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 166 mm
Length 85 mm 455 mm
Weight 535 gr 5900 gr
Other
Sigma EX 18-50mm F2.8 DC HSM Macro
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A