Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Nikon Nikkor MF 800 mm f/5.6 IF-ED and the Sigma 800 mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM APO. The Nikon Nikkor MF 800 mm f/5.6 IF-ED is a 800mm telephoto prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6, released in 1986. The Sigma 800 mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM APO is a 800mm telephoto prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6, released in 2005.

There is a 19 years difference between the Nikon Nikkor MF 800 mm f/5.6 IF-ED and the Sigma 800 mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM APO — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.

Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.