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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

More zoom 5.7x vs 3.3x
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More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.5
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At its widest, the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Better wide angle 70 mm vs 120 mm
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More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:3.7 (0.3x) vs 1:4.2 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 1.6 kg vs 1.7 kg
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Around 10% lighter
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Learn more about
the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Reasons to consider the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Cheaper $949.00 vs $1,998.00
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The best price we've seen is $1,049 cheaper (2.1x less)
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
400 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:Sony SSM
120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:f/4
120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:f/4.5
Length Quite long Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:196 mm
120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:204 mm
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Weight Heavy Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:1.6 kg
120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:1.7 kg

Compared to wildlife 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.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,509

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,019

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$499

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is shorter
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Wildlife lens

$998

Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha

Wildlife lens

$449

Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sports lens

$749

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f 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 Better image stabilization
Weight Lighter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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 Better image stabilization
Weight Lighter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF ED

Wildlife lens

$5,669

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Length Significantly longer

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