Olympus M.Zuiko
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS vs the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF.
Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS Learn more about
the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

Reasons to consider the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.8
Help
 At its widest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF captures marginally more light, 0.5 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $119.95 vs $549.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $429 cheaper (4.6x less)
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Learn more about
the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS:f/4.8
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF:f/4
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS:$549.00
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF:$119.95
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS:75 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF:70 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant shared competitors found.

Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Wildlife lens

$499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Sigma 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$6,999
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Lowest price Much more expensive
Compare the 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,289
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha

Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$300
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

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