Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S if
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Pick the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary if
- You want a wider view: 17mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.22 m vs 0.38 m
- You prefer a newer design: released 2013 vs 2007
Spec differences
15 differences| Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S | Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
17-70mm
|
| Weight |
900 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
133 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
83 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
|
0.22 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.36×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 11 groups
|
16 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2007
|
2013
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
Our notes
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S
This 24-70mm f/2.8 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 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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