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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
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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
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

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
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
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
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
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

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

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
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

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
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
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
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

discussion Which do you think is better?

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