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

Attribute	Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS ×	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor ×
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Closest Focus (m)	1.5	1.4
Lens Construction	16 elements in 11 groups, including 1 SLD element	17 elements in 11 groups, including 1 High Refractive Index (HRI) and 2 ED elements
Length (mm)	126.5	123
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	35mm	APS-C
Notes	Image Stabilization. Available AF Mounts: Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony. For Pentax and Sony mount, when the OS function of lens body is used, pl	VR II Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops) with Tripod Detection Mode; Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Name	Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor
Brand	Sigma	Nikon
Weight (g)	610	580
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focus Details	-	AF-S with Silent Wave Motor (SWM); M/A focus mode switch
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.26	0.28
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 300.00	55.00 - 300.00
Filter Size (mm)	62	58
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 105 - 450mm;1.6x: 112 - 480mm	82.5 - 450mm
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 22.00	4.50 - 29.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	-	5.30 - 28.80
Diameter (mm)	76.5	76.5