I use the Sigma lens you mentioned, but FYI, here is the Nikkkor 70 - 300
for about $130 for the "G" version and $280 for the ED version at B&H (and
probably other places too):


Yes, but by many accounts the Nikkor 70-300 is not better than the Sigma. I was
hoping that there was an smaller jump up from a 200 dollar lens than spending
700 dollars.

RB