Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II vs Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II and Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2010 2006
Release Date
MSRP 58999 USD 670 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
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 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
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 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 230 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Focal Length 300 mm 70 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 Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 124 mm 76 mm
Length 267 mm 95 mm
Weight 2900 gr 525 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-30 LH620-01 270
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A