The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G and the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG with a length of 122mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G's 72mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G weighs 400g, which means it is 150g (27%) lighter than the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG which has a weight of 550g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G and the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA, Canon EF, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-300mm but while Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G has the fastest aperture of
F4.5, the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG's widest aperture value is
F4.0 - F5.6.