Sigma
70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
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Sigma
100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:5 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 5x larger in your photo
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly shorter 95 mm vs 224 mm
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 2.4x shorter
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Lighter 0.5 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 2.8x lighter
Slightly better wide angle 70 mm vs 100 mm
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 30% better wide angle
Slightly cheaper $449.00 vs $1,049.00
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 The best price we've seen is $600 cheaper (2.3x less)
Slightly smaller diameter 76 mm vs 91 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly better telephoto 300 mm vs 70 mm
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 Around 4.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More zoom 3x vs 1x
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 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant shared competitors found.

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f Competitors

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Disadvantages
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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Much less magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k

Macro lens

$479
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Low light lens

$697
Length Shorter
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Much less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4 vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Macro lens

$527
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,843
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef Competitors

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Disadvantages
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$899
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f

Travel lens

$249
Zoom range Much more zoom
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG HSM APO Pentax-k

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG HSM APO Pentax-k

Wildlife lens
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG HSM APO Pentax-k vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k

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

Macro lens

$209
Magnification More magnification
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k vs the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef

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