Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

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Nikon

AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

Sigma

150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

Verdict at a glance

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.5 vs f/5.0), letting in more light.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR goes wider (70mm vs 150mm).
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM reaches further (500mm vs 300mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR	150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	70-300mm (wider)	150-500mm
Max aperture	f/4.5 (faster)	f/5.0
Released	2006	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	12	n/a
Af motor	SWM	n/a
Elements	17	n/a
Weight g	745.0	n/a
Filter mm	67	n/a
Length mm	143.5	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	80.0	n/a
Min focus m	1.5	n/a

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

A lightweight telephoto zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction and a silent-wave motor.

Pros

Light (745 g)
Vibration reduction
Silent-wave AF

Cons

Soft at 300mm
Variable aperture
Slow in low light

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 150-500mm at f/5-6.3 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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