Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want a wider view: 55mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.4 m vs 1.6 m
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, sports, travel telephoto
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary if
- You need more reach: 400mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is made for APS-C
- You prefer a newer design: released 2017 vs 2010
Spec differences
15 differences| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
55-300mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
530 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
123 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.4 m
closer
|
1.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.26×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2010
|
2017
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
A 2010 DX telephoto zoom with a 58mm filter thread and VR. It reaches 450mm equivalent.
Pros
- Long reach
- VR
- Compact for its range
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Softens at 300mm
- Plastic build
Our notes
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 100-400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5-6.3, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-re...
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