Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED vs Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

Both are Nikon F wide zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2003

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

f/4465 gSWM

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Sigma

8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

f/4.5HSM

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Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
You need more reach: 24mm vs 16mm at the long end

Pick the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM if

You want a wider view: 8mm vs 12mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.3 m

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED and the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
	Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED	Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Focal length	12-24mm	8-16mm
Max aperture	f/4 ⅓ stop faster	f/4.5
Weight	465 g	not listed
Length	90 mm	not listed
Diameter	82.5 mm	not listed
Filter thread	77 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.3 m	0.24 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.13×
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	11 elements / 7 groups	15 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	SWM	HSM
Released	2003	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Wide Zoom both
Format: APS-C both
Image stabilization: No both

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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

A 12-24mm f/4 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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