Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM
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 want a wider view: 55mm vs 120mm at the wide end
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, sports, travel telephoto
Pick the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM 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
Spec differences
14 differences| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
55-300mm
|
120-400mm
|
| Weight |
530 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
123 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.4 m
closer
|
1.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.24×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2010
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 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 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM
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