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

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:3.4 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 250 mm
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 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Much more zoom 13.9x vs 4.3x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 70 mm
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 3.9x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:300 mm
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:250 mm
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 wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:$199.00
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:$329.00
Weight Light weight Help
0.6 kg
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f:70 mm
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:18 mm

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

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 better image stabilization
Aperture 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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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
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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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 better image stabilization
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 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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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 better image stabilization
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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Sports lens

$2,397
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle 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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G 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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$400
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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