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Originally Posted by jnelson
I know the Nikon is obviously better optics, but the cost is pretty significant. On BHPhoto the Nikon retails for $590 and the sigma goes for $160 (or $210 for the APO model). I can see where the OP finds this questionable, I am still wrestling with the two options myself. Maybe i need to see $450 worth of difference when i compare images side by side? (thats not to be meant in a sarcastic manner, i sincerely would like to see the optical differences)
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Which 70-300s are you comparing?
Sigma 70-300, APO or otherwise, its about $150. But it COMPARES to the Nikon 70-300 f/4-5.6 (NON VR), which retails for about $125.
The Sigma 70-300 OS (optical stabilizer) is about $400 and compares to the Nikon 70-300 VR, which goes for $500.
$100 for Nikon branded, better IQ and better VR? Sign me up!
(*all prices current midnight November 10 2009, Adorama, New Items only)