The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and the Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR 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. Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR with a length of 99mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 79mm.
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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR weighs 550g, 5% (35g) lighter than the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM's weight of 585g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the SuperZoom Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Super Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and the Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR has the same Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-300mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F6.3.
