Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED vs Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Both are Nikon F telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM is made for APS-C
Pick the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM if
- You want a wider view: 50mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED does not
- Your camera has no AF drive motor: the HSM is built into the lens, the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED needs a screw drive in the body
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.1 m vs 1.5 m
Spec differences
14 differences| Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED | Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
50-200mm
|
| Weight |
425 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
116.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
74 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.5 m
|
1.1 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.22×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
8
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 9 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
screw-drive
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2000
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
Our notes
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
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