Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Much more zoom

13.9x

4.3x

More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4.5

At its widest, the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.7 f-stops

Better wide angle

18 mm

70 mm

3.9x better wide angle

Slightly more magnification

1:3.4 (0.3x)

1:4 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo

Slightly cheaper

$329.00

$586.95

The best price we've seen is $258 cheaper (more than 40% less)

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Better image stabilization

Nikon VR

Sigma OS

Less risk of blur

Better telephoto

300 mm

250 mm

20% more reach, less perspective distortion

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Silent focus motor

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	Sigma HSM
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:	Nikon AF-S

Good image stabilization

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	Sigma OS
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:	Nikon VR

Good telephoto

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	250 mm
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:	300 mm

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Light weight

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	0.6 kg
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:	0.7 kg

Inexpensive

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	$329.00
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:	$586.95

Good wide-angle

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	18 mm
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:	70 mm

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

competitors

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Travel lens

$649

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Travel lens

$847

Has better image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 18-250mm 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 VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Macro lens

$199

Has better macro

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Wildlife lens

$247

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 18-250mm 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 VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Travel lens

$330

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-250mm 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 VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Travel lens

$399

Slightly lighter

Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$400

More zoom

Slightly better telephoto

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$449

Wider aperture

Worse image stabilization

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Better telephoto

Slightly more zoom

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Heavier

Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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Sigma
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED