Sigma
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

More zoom 5.8x vs 2.9x
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 Around 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
Better telephoto 105 mm vs 50 mm
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 More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 420 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Slightly cheaper $329.95 vs $594.00
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 The best price we've seen is $264 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma OS
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :Nikon VR
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

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
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 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
Aperture Has a narrower 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 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 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
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 Nikon-f
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$339
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$369
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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 [IF] Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Portrait lens

$824
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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