Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Has a silent focus motor

Sigma HSM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Slightly cheaper

$949.00

$1,499.00

The best price we've seen is $550 cheaper (around 40% less)

Slightly more magnification

1:4.2 (0.2x)

1:4.8 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Significantly narrower aperture

f/32

f/22

At its narrowest, the VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED goes 1.1 f-stops narrower

Better image stabilization

Nikon VR

Sigma OS

Less risk of blur

More zoom

3.3x

Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better wide angle

80 mm

120 mm

More than 30% better wide angle

Shorter

170 mm

204 mm

Around 20% shorter

Lighter

1.3 kg

1.7 kg

More than 20% lighter

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Excellent telephoto
	400 mm

Good image stabilization

120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:	Sigma OS
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED:	Nikon VR

	Very narrow widest aperture size
	f/4.5

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Quite long

120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:	204 mm
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED:	170 mm

Compared to wildlife 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

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

Sports lens

$2,397

Has a wider aperture

Has better image stabilization

Is slightly more expensive

Has a significantly longer telephoto lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,509

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has much large zoom range

Is longer

Is heavier

Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

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

Wildlife lens

$1,019

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Is longer

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

Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

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

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

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

Wildlife lens

$587

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397

Is shorter

Is lighter

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

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

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Doesn't have 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

Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799

Has a consant aperture

Significantly wider aperture

No image stabilization

Significantly worse telephoto

Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449

Lighter

Wider aperture

Worse telephoto

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED.

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Sigma
120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED