Sigma
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Significantly more zoom 11.1x vs 5.5x
Help
 More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4.5
Help
 At its widest, the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.7 f-stops
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 55 mm
Help
 3.1x better wide angle
Slightly shorter 100 mm vs 123 mm
Help
 Around 20% shorter
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Sigma OS
Help
 Less risk of blur
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
Help
 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma OS
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon VR
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:11.1x
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:5.5x
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
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:18 mm
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:55 mm
Weight Light weight Help
0.6 kg
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:$369.00
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:$396.95
Length Short Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:100 mm
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:123 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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 Has slightly large zoom range
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$199
Length Slightly shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$594
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$399
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$349
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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