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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Much more zoom 13.9x vs 5.5x
Help
 More than 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4.5
Help
 At its widest, the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM captures slightly more light, 0.7 f-stops
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 55 mm
Help
 3.1x better wide angle
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

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 250 mm
Help
 20% 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
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:Sigma HSM
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:Sigma OS
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon VR
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:13.9x
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:5.5x
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:250 mm
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:300 mm
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
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM: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
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:$399.00
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:$396.95

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$95 - $197
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G 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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$898
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$299
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

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

Wildlife lens

$399
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

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

Wildlife lens

$349
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

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
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

$224 - $247
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
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
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
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
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
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$449
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Focus motor 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 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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