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differences

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

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f vs the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef.
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Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f.
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similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/5.6
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
$309.00
Weight Light weight Help
0.6 kg
Length Short Help
127 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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
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

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tamron 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$164

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No 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

Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Nikon Nikkor  70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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

Wildlife lens

$150

Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
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

Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649

Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169

Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Wildlife lens

$159

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

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

Wildlife lens

$449

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier

discussion Which do you think is better?

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