Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR vs Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR and Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Release Year 2015 2007
Release Date
MSRP 10299 USD 1500 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
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 360 cm 13 cm
Maximum Magnification 7,14
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Focal Length 500 mm 4 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
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 140 mm 76 mm
Length 387 mm 77 mm
Weight 3090 gr 470 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Built-in Filter Holder
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-34 N/A
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories
Slip-on front lens cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HK-34 Lens Hood
40.5 mm screw-in NC filter
CT-505 Lens Case
LN-2 Strap
Monopod collar