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Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR
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Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

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Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR

Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR

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Reasons to choose Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR
Price $790 vs $2,125 Cheaper by $1,335
Max Magnification 0.26x vs 0.2x better close-up
Weight 1160 g vs 1570 g 410 g lighter
Diameter 86 mm vs 96 mm 10 mm smaller in diameter
Length 182 mm vs 203 mm 21 mm shorter
Filter Thread 67 mm vs 77 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR over Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Focal Length - Wide 80mm vs 100mm 20mm wider coverage
Optical Zoom 5.00x vs 4.00x more flexible coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 4.5 vs 5 faster lens at wide
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM vs Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR
Brand Sigma Nikon
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
Price $789.99 $2,125.05
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 100-400mm 80-400mm
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method Push/Pull (extending) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No -
Zoom Lock - -
Zoom Ratio 4.0X 5.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F5-6.3 F4.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22 F32.0 - F40.0
Aperture Ring No Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 21 20
Optical Groups 15 12
Special Elements Four SLD elements 4 ED glass elements 1 Super ED glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.16m 1.75m
Max Magnification 0.26X 0.2X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale No Yes
DoF Scale No Yes
Distance Scale No Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 1160g 1570g
Diameter 86mm 96mm
Length 182mm 203mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes Unknown
Filter Thread 67mm 77mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code LH770-04 HB-65
Tripod Collar No Yes
Optional Accessories - -
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