Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED vs Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

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

Nikon

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Sigma

17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM is lighter by 180g.
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED	17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Wide Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	17-35mm	17-50mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	1999	n/a
Format	full-frame	aps-c
Groups	10	13
Af motor	SWM	HSM
Elements	13	17
Weight g	745.0	565 (lighter)
Filter mm	77	77
Length mm	106.0	91.8
Diameter mm	82.5	83.5
Min focus m	0.28	0.28
Blades	n/a	7
Stabilized	n/a	Yes
Max magnification	n/a	0.2

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED: a fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 17-35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interior...

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

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