Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Both are Nikon F lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 100 g lighter (420 g vs 520 g)
- You need more reach: 105mm vs 20mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM does not
- Our notes say it suits: Walk-around DX, travel, beginners
Pick the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM if
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.45 m
Spec differences
14 differences| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
18-105mm
|
10-20mm
|
| Weight |
420 g
lighter
|
520 g
|
| Length |
89 mm
|
88.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
76 mm
slimmer
|
87.3 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.45 m
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 11 groups
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
AF-S
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2008
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
A DX kit zoom from 2008, bundled with mid-range bodies such as the D90 and D7000. It offers VR and an ED element for a 27-158mm equivalent.
Pros
- VR
- Useful range
- Takes 67mm filters
- Light
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Soft at the long end
Our notes
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
A 10-20mm f/3.5 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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