Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

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Nikon

AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

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Sigma

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

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR	17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Zoom	Macro
Focal length	24-70mm	17-70mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	2015	n/a
Blades	9	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	16	n/a
Af motor	SWM	n/a
Elements	20	n/a
Weight g	1070.0	n/a
Filter mm	82	n/a
Length mm	154.5	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	88.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.38	n/a
Max magnification	0.28	n/a

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

Nikon's professional standard zoom for F-mount DSLRs, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and vibration reduction. Electromagnetic diaphragm and silent-wave motor.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Vibration reduction
Sharp across the zoom range
Nano Crystal Coat

Cons

Large and heavy (1.07 kg)
82mm filter thread

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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