Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR vs Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR and Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Name Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Release Year 2010 2005
Release Date
MSRP 1259 USD 940 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 15 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Focal Length 16-35 mm 15 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 82 mm 73 mm
Length 125 mm 65 mm
Weight 685 gr 370 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4 G ED VR
Sigma EX 15mm F2.8 DG Fisheye
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Included (Solid Construction)
Lens Hood SKU HB-23 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A