Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S vs Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM

Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2007

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

f/2.8900 gSWM

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Sigma

50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM

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 50mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.38 m vs 0.8 m
You shoot full frame: the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM is made for APS-C

Pick the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM if

You need more reach: 150mm 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

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S and the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM
	Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S	Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Focal length	24-70mm	50-150mm
Weight	900 g	not listed
Length	133 mm	not listed
Diameter	83 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.38 m closer	0.8 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.16×
Optical design	15 elements / 11 groups	21 elements / 15 groups
Autofocus motor	SWM	HSM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Released	2007	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, filter thread, aperture blades. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Filter thread: 77 mm both
Aperture blades: 9 both

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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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