Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S vs Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport

Both are Nikon F lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2007

24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S

f/2.8900 gSWM

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Sigma

70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport

f/2.8HSM

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Pick the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S if

You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.38 m vs 1.2 m
You want a compact lens: 133 mm vs 202.9 mm long

Pick the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport if

You need more reach: 200mm vs 70mm at the long 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 care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Our notes say it suits: Sports and events, portraits at distance, concert and stage work

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S and the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport
	Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S	Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	24-70mm	70-200mm
Weight	900 g	not listed
Length	133 mm shorter	202.9 mm
Diameter	83 mm slimmer	94.2 mm
Filter thread	77 mm	82 mm
Min focus distance	0.38 m closer	1.2 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.21×
Aperture blades	9	11 more blades
Optical design	15 elements / 11 groups	24 elements / 22 groups
Autofocus motor	SWM	HSM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Released	2007	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Format: Full frame 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.

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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport

Sigma's stabilized 70-200mm f/2.8 Sport telephoto zoom for full-frame DSLRs, with an 11-bladed aperture and a minimum focus distance of 1.2 m. It takes 82mm filters.