Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU 20071
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2018 2003
Release Date 2018-01-09
MSRP N/A 11500 USD
Last known price 12396 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
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 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F4 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 27 elements  /  19 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 fluorite + 8 ED elements and Nano Crystal + Super Intergrated + fluorine coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 180-400 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range 220 mm 500 mm
Built-in Teleconverter Yes No
Teleconverter Multiplier 1.4x N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 128 mm 165 mm
Length 363 mm 544 mm
Weight 3500 gr 5880 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 40 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-41 LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A