Sigma
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $279.00 vs $846.95
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 The best price we've seen is $568 cheaper (3x less)
Slightly shorter 86 mm vs 96 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more zoom 11.1x vs 10.7x
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 Almost the same
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
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f:10.7x
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:11.1x
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 travel 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

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
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Significantly longer
Weight Heavier
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD IF Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD IF Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$390
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD IF Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

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
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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