Sigma
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.5
Help
 At its widest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Much narrower aperture f/22 vs f/5.6
Help
 At its narrowest, the AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR goes 3.9 f-stops narrower
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Sigma OS
Help
 Less risk of blur
More zoom 5.5x vs 4.3x
Help
 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 55 mm vs 70 mm
Help
 More than 20% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:Sigma OS
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon VR
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
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:f/4
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:f/4.5
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
0.6 kg
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:$259.00
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:$396.95
Length Short Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:127 mm
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:123 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:70 mm
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:55 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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

$247
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 DG OS Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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
Max focal length Has a significantly 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 DG OS Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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