Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED VR IIto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG Top Features
- 200-500mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 15700g.
- Diameter: 237mm
- Length: 726mm
- Min Focus Distance:5m
- Max Magnification:0.13x
Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED VR II Top Features
- 200-400mm Focal Range
- F4.0 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 3360g.
- Diameter: 124mm
- Length: 366mm
- Min Focus Distance:2m
Our Winner: Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED VR II
Focal Length – Tele
500mm
vs
400mm
100mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom
2.50x
vs
2.00x
More flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
2.8
vs
4
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2.8
vs
4
Wider aperture at tele end
Max Magnification
0.13x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Weight
3360g
vs
15700g
12340g lighter
Diameter
124mm
vs
237mm
113mm smaller in diameter
Length
366mm
vs
726mm
360mm shorter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
72mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing
Yes
vs
No
safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance
2m
vs
5m
can focus closer to the subject
Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG vs Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED VR II Specs Table
General
Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG
Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED VR II
Brand
Sigma
Nikon
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Telephoto Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
200-500mm
200-400mm
Image Stabilization
No
Yes
Colour
Unknown
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom
Yes
–
Zoom Lock
–
–
Zoom Ratio
2.5X
2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F4.0
Min Aperture
F22.0
F32.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
9
9
Optics
Optical Elements
17
24
Optical Groups
13
17
Special Elements
1 SLD glass element 3 ELD glass elements
4 ED and some Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements 1 detachable protective glass
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
5m
2m
Max Magnification
0.13X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ring-type ultrasonic
Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Unknown
Yes
DoF Scale
Unknown
Yes
Distance Scale
Unknown
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
15700g
3360g
Diameter
237mm
124mm
Length
726mm
366mm
Materials
Unknown
Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Yes
Filter Thread
72mm
52mm
Filter Notes
Rear holder for 72mm filters
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
HK-30
Tripod Collar
Yes
Yes
Optional Accessories
Matched 2x teleconverter
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