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

Nikon

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

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Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art

Sigma

24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art

Verdict at a glance

  • Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art is lighter by 185g.
  • Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art reaches further (105mm vs 70mm).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
Brand Nikon Sigma
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Zoom Zoom
Focal length 24-70mm 24-105mm
Max aperture f/2.8 (faster) f/4.0
Released 2015 n/a
Blades 9 9
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 16 14
Af motor SWM HSM
Elements 20 19
Weight g 1070.0 885 (lighter)
Filter mm 82 82
Length mm 154.5 109.4
Stabilized Yes Yes
Diameter mm 88.0 88.6
Min focus m 0.38 (closer focusing) 0.45
Max magnification 0.28 0.22

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 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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