Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED vs Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Both are Nikon F zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED if
- You want a wider view: 17mm vs 50mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.36 m vs 0.95 m
- You want a compact lens: 110.5 mm vs 170.7 mm long
Pick the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- You need more reach: 100mm vs 55mm at the long end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2016 vs 2003
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits on APS-C, events and stage, sports in low light
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED | Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
17-55mm
|
50-100mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
755 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
110.5 mm
shorter
|
170.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
85.5 mm
slimmer
|
93.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.36 m
closer
|
0.95 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 10 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2003
|
2016
|
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- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
A constant f/1.8 telephoto zoom for APS-C DSLRs that works like a fast 75-150mm prime set. It weighs a lot and takes 82mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/1.8 aperture
- Sharp across the range
- HSM autofocus
- Replaces several primes
Cons
- APS-C only
- Heavy and large
- No stabilization
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