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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM

Much better wide angle 120 mm vs 400 mm
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3.3x better wide angle
Much cheaper $3,199.00 vs $8,899.00
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The best price we've seen is $5,700 cheaper (2.8x less)
Significantly lighter 2.9 kg vs 4.6 kg
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Around 40% lighter
More zoom 2.5x vs 1x
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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 AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

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
Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Sigma OS
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Less risk of blur
Better telephoto 400 mm vs 300 mm
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More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM:Sigma HSM
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM:Sigma OS
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:Nikon VR
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM:300 mm
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:400 mm
Weight Heavy Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM:2.9 kg
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:4.6 kg
Lowest price Very expensive Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM:$3,199.00
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:$8,899.00
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM:120 mm
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:400 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

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$7,190

Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

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

Wildlife lens

$6,799

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$7,900

Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
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
Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$3,399

Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Wildlife lens

$1,219

Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Weight Is lighter
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Sports lens

$3,599

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
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

Weight Significantly lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
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

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Lowest price More expensive
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 Significantly lighter
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG HSM APO

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG HSM APO

Wildlife lens

$899

Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$9,199

Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

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

Sports lens

Min focal length Better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II

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

Wildlife lens

$7,999

Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$10,999

Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Lighter
Lowest price More expensive
Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499

Lowest price Much cheaper
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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