Sigma
100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha
Much better wide angle 100 mm vs 600 mm
Help
 6x better wide angle
Much cheaper $1,099.00 vs $9,199.00
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 The best price we've seen is $8,100 cheaper (8.4x less)
Much lighter 1.5 kg vs 5 kg
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 3.5x lighter
More zoom 3x vs 1x
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 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 40% larger in your photo
Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Much better telephoto 600 mm vs 300 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha:300 mm
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:600 mm
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Weight Heavy Help
100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha:1.5 kg
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:5 kg

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha:3x
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$13,899
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha
Compare the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Sigma 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$6,599
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha
Compare the 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha

Wildlife lens

$999
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Pentax-k

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Pentax-k

Wildlife lens

$399
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Pentax-k vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha
Sony SAL 500mm f/4 G

Sony SAL 500mm f/4 G

Wildlife lens

$13,000
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Lowest price Much more expensive
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Compare the SAL 500mm f/4 G vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha
Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k

Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$1,339
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Length Significantly shorter
Auto focus Auto focus
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$218
Length Significantly shorter
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF Sony-alpha

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM

Wildlife lens

$12,999
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Sports lens

$8,899
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$7,900
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Min focal length Better wide angle
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Lowest price Much cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

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