Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Release Year 2007 2004
Release Date
MSRP 199 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
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 28 cm 180 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 80 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Construction 11 elements  /  18 groups 20 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Focal Length 18-55 mm 80-400 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 320 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 95 mm
Length 79 mm 192 mm
Weight 265 gr 1750 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-45 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A