Comparison of Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor and Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG

Attribute	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor ×	Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG ×
Closest Focus (m)	1.4	0.95
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.28	0.5
Length (mm)	123	122
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.30 - 28.80	8.20 - 34.30
Focus Details	AF-S with Silent Wave Motor (SWM); M/A focus mode switch	Inner focusing system
Focal Length (mm)	55.00 - 300.00	70.00 - 300.00
Aperture (f)	4.50 - 29.00	4.00 - 22.00
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Image Circle	APS-C	35mm
Name	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor	Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG
Weight (g)	580	545
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Filter Size (mm)	58	58
APS Equivalent	82.5 - 450mm	1.5x: 105 - 450mm; 1.6x: 112 - 480mm
Notes	VR II Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops) with Tripod Detection Mode; Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)	Available AF Mounts: Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Lens Construction	17 elements in 11 groups, including 1 High Refractive Index (HRI) and 2 ED elements	14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 SLD elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	76.5	76.6