Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
Pick the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro if
- You need more reach: 250mm vs 85mm at the long end
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Macro
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
16-85mm
|
18-250mm
|
| Weight |
485 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
85 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
72 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
AF-S
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2008
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR: an APS-C standard zoom lens with a 16-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range c...
Our notes
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro
A 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens, the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.
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