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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED vs Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

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

Nikon

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

Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art

Sigma

14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art

Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is faster by 2.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED goes wider (12mm vs 14mm).
  • Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED reaches further (24mm vs 14mm).
  • Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is the newer design (2017 vs 2003).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Brand Nikon Sigma
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Wide Zoom Prime
Focal length 12-24mm (wider) 14mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/1.8 (faster)
Released 2003 2017
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 90.0 126.0
Diameter mm 82.5 95.4
Min focus m 0.3 0.27 (closer focusing)
Blades n/a 9
Max magnification n/a 0.1

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 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art

A fast ultra-wide prime for full-frame DSLRs, popular among astro shooters. It has a bulbous front element and focuses as close as 0.27 m.

Pros

  • f/1.8 at 14mm
  • Close focus 0.27 m
  • HSM autofocus
  • Sharp for an ultra-wide

Cons

  • Large and heavy
  • No front filters

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