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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f.
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the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f.
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the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Magnification Great zoom Help
1:2 (0.5x)
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 macro lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Great zoom Help
4.3x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:2 (0.5x)
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/22

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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
Magnification Has worse macro
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 image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Has worse macro
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

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Magnification Has worse macro
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 image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Has worse macro
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

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f.

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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