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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Slightly shorter 100 mm vs 125 mm
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20% shorter
Slightly cheaper $859.00 vs $1,256.95
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The best price we've seen is $398 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.5
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At its widest, the AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:12 mm
AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:16 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:f/4.5
AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:f/4
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:24 mm
AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:35 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Zoom range Poor zoom Help
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:2x
AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:2.2x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$999

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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

Wide angle lens

$1,499

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$479

Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$350

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$569

Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$749

Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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