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

differences

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

More magnification

1:2 (0.5x)

1:4 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo

Wider aperture

f/4

f/4.5

At its widest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops

Slightly cheaper

$199.00

$586.95

The best price we've seen is $388 cheaper (2.9x less)

Slightly lighter

0.6 kg

0.7 kg

More than 20% lighter

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Good telephoto
	300 mm

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Very narrow widest aperture size

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:	f/4
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:	f/4.5

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Light weight

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:	0.6 kg
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:	0.7 kg

Inexpensive

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:	$199.00
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:	$586.95

	Good wide-angle
	70 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

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

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

Wildlife lens

$449

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

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

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247

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

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

Wildlife lens

$150

Has a higher max f/stop

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

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

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

Travel lens

$649

Has a slightly wider wide angle lens

Has way more large zoom range

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

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397

Has a wider aperture

Has better image stabilization

Is slightly more expensive

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

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

Wildlife lens

$159

Has a silent focus motor

Image stabilization

Much wider aperture

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 VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Better telephoto

Slightly more zoom

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Heavier

Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED