Sigma
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Better wide angle 120 mm vs 200 mm
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 40% better wide angle
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Cheaper $2,999.00 vs $4,599.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,600 cheaper (more than 30% less)
More zoom 2.5x vs 1x
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 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly lighter 2.6 kg vs 2.9 kg
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 More than 10% lighter
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED:Nikon AF-S
Weight Heavy Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f:2.6 kg
AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED:2.9 kg
Lowest price Very expensive Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f:$2,999.00
AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED:$4,599.00
Magnification Poor magnification Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f:1:8.6 (0.1x)
AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED:1:8.3 (0.1x)
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f:120 mm
AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED:200 mm

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Sports lens

$5,399
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Length Is shorter
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$6,799
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,199
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Lighter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
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
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Weight Lighter
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Significantly lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Weight Much lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
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
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Weight Significantly lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds

Sports lens

$269
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Significantly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$955
Weight Significantly lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

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