Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S vs Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM is lighter by 335g.
- Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
- Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S | 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 17-50mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2007 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Af motor | SWM | HSM |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Weight g | 900.0 | 565 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 77 |
| Length mm | 133.0 | 91.8 |
| Diameter mm | 83.0 | 83.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.2 |
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.
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
A stabilized standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It weighs about 565 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Optical stabilization
- HSM autofocus
- Close focus 0.28 m
Cons
- APS-C only
- Not weather sealed