Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Nikon

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

Sigma

60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport goes wider (60mm vs 70mm).
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport reaches further (600mm vs 300mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR	60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	70-300mm	60-600mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/4.5
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 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

This 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 full-frame superzoom lens from Sigma fits Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Sports line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.

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