Comparison of Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor and Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX IF HSM

Attribute	Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor ×	Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX IF HSM ×
Filter Size (mm)	52	105
Notes	VR II Image Stabilization; Included Accessories: HK-30 Lens Shade, CL-L2 Soft Case, Tripod Mounting Collar, 52mm NC (Neutral Clear) Filter (drop-in)	Available AF Mounts: Sigma, Canon, Nikon
Closest Focus (m)	2	1.5
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.27	0.12
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Length (mm)	365.5	271
APS Equivalent	300 - 600mm	1.5x: 180 - 450mm; 1.6x: 192 - 480mm
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary; Internal
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	200.00 - 400.00	120.00 - 300.00
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Name	Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor	Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX IF HSM
Weight (g)	3400	2600
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 32.00	2.80 - 32.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	6.20 - 12.30	8.20 - 20.40
Lens Construction	24 elements in 17 groups, including 4 ED elements; nanocrystal on some elements; SIC	18 elements in 16 groups, including 4 SLD elements
Diameter (mm)	124	112.8
Focus Details	Internal SWM (AF-S); AF Recall Mode; Focus Range Limiter (2m to infinity or 6m to infinity); A/M, M/A, M Mode Switch	Internal; HSM with full-time manual override