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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

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Verdict at a glance

  • Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED goes wider (14mm vs 17mm).
  • Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM reaches further (70mm vs 24mm).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Brand Nikon Sigma
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Wide Zoom Macro
Focal length 14-24mm (wider) 17-70mm
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Released 2007 n/a
Blades 9 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 11 n/a
Af motor SWM n/a
Elements 14 n/a
Weight g 1000.0 n/a
Length mm 131.5 n/a
Diameter mm 98.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.28 n/a

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

A professional ultra-wide zoom for Nikon FX cameras with a constant f/2.8 aperture. The bulbous front element does not accept screw-in filters.

Pros

  • Constant f/2.8
  • Very sharp
  • Ultra-wide 14mm
  • Nano Crystal Coat

Cons

  • No front filter thread
  • Bulky (1 kg)

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM: an APS-C macro zoom lens with a 17-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as ...

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