Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art goes wider (12mm vs 16mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR reaches further (35mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-35mm | 12-24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2010 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Af motor | SWM | HSM |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Weight g | 680.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 125.0 | 131.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 82.5 | 102.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.24 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.2 |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
A wide-angle zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction and a constant f/4 aperture. It takes standard 77mm filters.
Pros
- Vibration reduction
- Constant f/4
- Accepts filters
- Sharp
Cons
- Distortion at 16mm
- Slower than f/2.8
Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art: a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens with a 12-24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.