Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Both are Nikon F wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
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 16mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM does not
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture, travel
Pick the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.28 m
Spec differences
15 differences| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
8-16mm
|
| 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
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 12 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2010
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all
- 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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
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