Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM vs Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
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 faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM is lighter by 320g.
- Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
- Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art reaches further (105mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM | 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Sigma |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 17-50mm (wider) | 24-105mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 13 | 14 |
| Af motor | HSM | HSM |
| Elements | 17 | 19 |
| Weight g | 565 (lighter) | 885 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 82 |
| Length mm | 91.8 | 109.4 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | 88.6 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 0.22 |
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
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
A stabilized 24-105mm f/4 Art zoom for full-frame DSLRs. It weighs about 885 g, takes 82mm filters and has HSM focusing.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Optical stabilization
- Wide 24-105mm range
- Sharp for a zoom
Cons
- Heavier than rivals
- f/4 is not fast
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