Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
Both are Nikon F telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-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: 70mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- Our notes say it suits: Casual wildlife, sports, travel
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 prefer a newer design: released 2017 vs 2006
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
745 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
143.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
80 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
1.5 m
closer
|
1.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.26×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 12 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2006
|
2017
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
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
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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