Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Significantly better telephoto

300 mm

105 mm

Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion

More magnification

1:2 (0.5x)

1:5 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Image stabilization

Nikon VR

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

More zoom

5.8x

4.3x

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

Better wide angle

18 mm

70 mm

3.9x better wide angle

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4

At its widest, the 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops

Shorter

89 mm

119 mm

Around 30% shorter

Slightly lighter

420 g

0.6 kg

Around 30% lighter

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

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

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Light weight

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:	0.6 kg
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	420 g

Inexpensive

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:	$199.00
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	$329.95

Short

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:	119 mm
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	89 mm

Good wide-angle

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:	70 mm
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	18 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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$329

Has way more large zoom range

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

Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Wildlife lens

$180

Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Macro lens

$199

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$587

Image stabilization

Has a silent focus motor

Less magnification

Narrower aperture

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

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

Wildlife lens

$150

Significantly narrower aperture

Less magnification

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$120

Significantly narrower aperture

Less magnification

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$847

Significantly more zoom

Better image stabilization

Slightly more expensive

Slightly heavier

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600

Slightly less zoom

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

No image stabilization

Significantly less zoom

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Wider aperture

More magnification

Worse image stabilization

Less zoom

Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

discussion Which do you think is better?

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Sigma
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX