Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wider aperture

f/4

f/4.5

At its widest, the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops

Slightly shorter

102 mm

123 mm

Around 20% shorter

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the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Much narrower aperture

f/22

f/5.6

At its narrowest, the AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR goes 3.9 f-stops narrower

Better image stabilization

Nikon VR

Sigma OS

Less risk of blur

Better telephoto

300 mm

200 mm

50% more reach, less perspective distortion

More zoom

5.5x

Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly more magnification

1:3.6 (0.3x)

1:4.5 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Silent focus motor

50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	Sigma HSM
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	Nikon AF-S

Good image stabilization

50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	Sigma OS
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	Nikon VR

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Very narrow widest aperture size

50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	f/4
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	f/4.5

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good wide-angle

50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	50 mm
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	55 mm

Inexpensive

50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	$159.00
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	$396.95

Short

50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:	102 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

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

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 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

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

Macro lens

$199

Has better macro

Doesn't have image stabilization

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

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

Wildlife lens

$587

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 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

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 50-200mm f/4-5.6 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

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

Wildlife lens

$299

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$180

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 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

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

Macro lens

$199

Has better macro

Doesn't have image stabilization

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

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

Travel lens

$369

Much more zoom

Much narrower aperture

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$150

Significantly narrower aperture

Wider aperture

No image stabilization

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

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 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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Sigma
50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR