Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED vs Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro

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

Nikon

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

Sigma

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro reaches further (250mm vs 120mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED	18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Superzoom	Macro
Focal length	24-120mm	18-250mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Released	2003	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	13	n/a
Af motor	SWM	n/a
Elements	15	n/a
Weight g	575.0	n/a
Filter mm	72	n/a
Length mm	94.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	77.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.5	n/a

Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon's FX zoom with VR and a 72mm filter thread, introduced in 2003. The 24-120mm f/4G ED VR succeeded it.

Pros

Wide range
VR
Silent Wave Motor
Lighter than its f/4 successor

Cons

Slow aperture
Soft at 120mm
Distortion at 24mm

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro

A 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens, the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.

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