Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops

More magnification

1:2.7 (0.4x)

1:5 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 90% larger in your photo

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

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

Better image stabilization

Nikon VR

Sigma OS

Less risk of blur

More zoom

5.8x

4.1x

More than 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly better telephoto

105 mm

70 mm

50% more reach, less perspective distortion

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good image stabilization

17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f:	Sigma OS
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	Nikon VR

Silent focus motor

17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f:	Sigma HSM
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	Nikon AF-S

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

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

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

Wide angle lens

$107 - $197

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro 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 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro 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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Has a wider aperture

Is a fixed focal length prime lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Has significantly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G 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

Travel lens

$847

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has better image stabilization

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro 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

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$199

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has much large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$329

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has way more large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Compare the 18-250mm 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

Wide angle lens

$594

Has a fixed aperture

Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

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

Wide angle lens

$649

Has a consant aperture

Significantly narrower aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Less magnification

Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277

Is a prime lens

Slightly lighter

No image stabilization

Less zoom

Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Significantly better telephoto

More magnification

Narrower aperture

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

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247

Better telephoto

Slightly more magnification

Less zoom

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

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Sigma
17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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