Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

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

Nikon

AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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Sigma

12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art goes wider (12mm vs 24mm).
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR reaches further (120mm vs 24mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR	12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	24-120mm	12-24mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/4.0	f/4.0
Released	2010	n/a
Blades	9	9
Format	full-frame	full-frame
Groups	13	11
Af motor	SWM	HSM
Elements	17	16
Weight g	710.0	n/a
Filter mm	77	n/a
Length mm	103.5	131.5
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	84.0	102.0
Min focus m	0.45	0.24 (closer focusing)
Max magnification	0.24	0.2

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

A constant-f/4 standard zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction, popular as a walk-around lens.

Pros

Constant f/4
Vibration reduction
Useful 24-120mm range

Cons

Distortion at 24mm
Slower than f/2.8

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art: a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens with a 12-24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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