Comparison of Nikon 200mm f/2G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor and Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO

Attribute	Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO ×	Nikon 200mm f/2G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor ×
Notes	Available AF Mounts: Sigma, Canon, Nikon; The dedicated 2x "Attachment" ensures autofocusing at the 1000mm focal length.	VR II Image Stabilization (4-stops) with automatic tripod detection
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.13	0.12
Filter Size (mm)	72	52
Focus Details	Internal	Internal with SWM, manual focus, and focus preset with Memory Recall; Focus Limiter Switch. A/M, M/A and M modes.
Closest Focus (m)	2	1.9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	-	12.30
Lens Construction	17 elements in 13 groups, including SLD and 3 ELD elements	13 elements in 19 groups, including 3 ED glass elements, 1 Super ED glass element and 1 protective glass (Meniscus) element. Nikon Super Integrated C
Focal Length (mm)	200.00 - 500.00	200.00
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 300 - 750mm; 1.6x: 320 - 800mm	300mm
Brand	Sigma	Nikon
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO	Nikon 200mm f/2G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor
Weight (g)	15700	2900
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Prime
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	2.00 - 22.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Length (mm)	726	203
Zoom System	Power Zoom	-
Diameter (mm)	236.5	124