Sigma
120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Significantly better telephoto 400 mm vs 200 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Much more zoom 11.1x vs 3.3x
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 Around 3.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
Shorter 96 mm vs 204 mm
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 2.1x shorter
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 120 mm
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 6.7x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 0.7 f-stops
Lighter 0.6 kg vs 1.7 kg
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 3.1x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 77 mm vs 93 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma OS
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
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
120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:$949.00
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:$846.95

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Length Significantly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF ED vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Longer
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO 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
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$369
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$329
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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