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differences

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

Much narrower aperture f/22 vs f/5.6
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At its narrowest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f goes 3.9 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:3.9 (0.3x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 2x larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 458 g vs 0.6 kg
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More than 20% lighter
Slightly shorter 117 mm vs 127 mm
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Around 10% shorter
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
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 OS Nikon-f

Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
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
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
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:$199.00
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:$309.00
Weight Light weight Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:458 g
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:0.6 kg
Length Short Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:117 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f: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

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
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 better 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 better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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

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 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$199

Zoom range Much more zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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 Much narrower aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Heavier
Lowest price More expensive
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$949

Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Heavier
Length Longer
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

Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto

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