Sigma
120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly better wide angle 120 mm vs 300 mm
Help
 2.5x better wide angle
More zoom 2.5x vs 1x
Help
 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM

Reasons to consider the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
Help
 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Sigma OS
Help
 Less risk of blur
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR Learn more about
the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM:Sigma OS
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR:Nikon VR
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM:120 mm
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR:300 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 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Wildlife lens

$6,499
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$4,340
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
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
Weight Is lighter
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 DG OS APO HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF 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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Sports lens

$6,999
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 ED vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 ED vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$5,799
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Wildlife lens

$1,219
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 400mm f/5.6L USM vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM
Compare the 400mm f/5.6L USM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$300
Weight Much lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Weight Significantly lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF ED

Wildlife lens

$5,669
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF ED vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM

Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$3,599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM

Wildlife lens

$4,999
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Olympus Zuiko 90-250mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 90-250mm f/2.8 ED

Sports lens

$5,999
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Zuiko 90-250mm f/2.8 ED vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

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