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Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

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Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 70mm).
  • Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Brand Nikon Sigma
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Telephoto Zoom Macro
Focal length 70-200mm 17-70mm (wider)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Weight g 1470 n/a
Filter mm 77 n/a
Length mm 215.0 n/a
Stabilized Yes n/a
Diameter mm 87.0 n/a
Min focus m 1.5 n/a

Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR

The Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR is a fast telephoto zoom lens covering 70-200mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM: 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, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as ...

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