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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
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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
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

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

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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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

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