Sigma
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly cheaper $594.00 vs $1,299.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $705 cheaper (2.2x less)
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef.
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef:50 mm
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX:55 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Magnification Has better macro
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$649
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Portrait lens

$369
Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$199
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Slightly lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
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
Zoom range Less zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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