Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU 20059
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2016 2003
Release Date 2016-01-05
MSRP N/A 11500 USD
Last known price 246 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38
Aperture
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
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
F5,6
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two aspherical elements + super integrated coating No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 18-55 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 500 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 65 mm 165 mm
Length 63 mm 544 mm
Weight 205 gr 5880 gr
Other
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 55 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-N106 LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A