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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary

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Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary reaches further (70mm vs 55mm).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary
Brand Nikon Sigma
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Zoom Macro
Focal length 17-55mm 17-70mm
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Released 2003 n/a
Format aps-c n/a
Groups 10 n/a
Af motor SWM n/a
Elements 14 n/a
Weight g 755.0 n/a
Filter mm 77 n/a
Length mm 110.5 n/a
Diameter mm 85.5 n/a
Min focus m 0.36 n/a

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

This 17-55mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

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

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary: 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, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended ...

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