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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
Help
 At its narrowest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6G goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Learn more about
the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:$199.00
70-300mm f/4-5.6G:$149.95
Weight Light weight Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:0.6 kg
70-300mm f/4-5.6G:467 g
Length Short Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:119 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6G:117 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$159
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

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

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f 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 Much more zoom
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$159
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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