Comparison of Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor and Sigma APO 800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM

Attribute	Sigma APO 800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM ×	Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor ×
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.11	0.27
Filter Size (mm)	46	52
Focus Details	Internal; HSM with full-time manual override	Internal SWM (AF-S); AF Recall Mode; Focus Range Limiter (2m to infinity or 6m to infinity); A/M, M/A, M Mode Switch
Closest Focus (m)	7	2
Lens Construction	13 elements in 10 groups, including 2 ELD elements	24 elements in 17 groups, including 4 ED elements; nanocrystal on some elements; SIC
Length (mm)	520	365.5
Focal Length (mm)	800.00	200.00 - 400.00
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	3.10	6.20 - 12.30
Brand	Sigma	Nikon
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Sigma APO 800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM	Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor
Weight (g)	4740	3400
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Zoom
Notes	Available AF Mounts: [HSM version]: Sigma, Canon, Nikon; [w/o HSM]: Minolta, Pentax	VR II Image Stabilization; Included Accessories: HK-30 Lens Shade, CL-L2 Soft Case, Tripod Mounting Collar, 52mm NC (Neutral Clear) Filter (drop-in)
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 1200mm; 1.6x: 1280mm	300 - 600mm
Aperture (f)	5.60 - 32.00	4.00 - 32.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Zoom System	-	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	156.5	124