Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

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Nikon

AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

Sigma

12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED	12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Wide Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	12-24mm	12-24mm
Max aperture	f/4.0	f/4.0
Released	2003	n/a
Format	aps-c	full-frame
Groups	7	11
Af motor	SWM	HSM
Elements	11	16
Weight g	465.0	n/a
Filter mm	77	n/a
Length mm	90.0	131.5
Diameter mm	82.5	102.0
Min focus m	0.3	0.24 (closer focusing)
Blades	n/a	9
Max magnification	n/a	0.2

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

Nikon's 2003 DX ultra-wide zoom with a constant f/4 aperture. It uses a 77mm filter thread.

Pros

Constant f/4
Internal focus
ED glass
SWM

Cons

No VR
Large front element
Narrower than the 10-24mm at the wide end

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art: a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens with a 12-24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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