Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM

Both are Nikon F wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2010

AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

f/4680 gSWM

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Sigma

12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM

f/4.5

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Pick the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
You need more reach: 35mm vs 24mm at the long end
Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture, travel

Pick the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM if

You want a wider view: 12mm vs 16mm at the wide end

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR and the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM
	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR	Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	16-35mm	12-24mm
Max aperture	f/4 ⅓ stop faster	f/4.5
Weight	680 g	not listed
Length	125 mm	not listed
Diameter	82.5 mm	not listed
Filter thread	77 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.28 m	not listed
Optical design	17 elements / 12 groups	not listed
Autofocus motor	SWM	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes	not listed
Released	2010	not listed

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Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Wide Zoom both

Our notes

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

Our notes

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM

The Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.