Sigma
17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 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 zoom 4.1x vs 3.1x
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 More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:2.7 (0.4x) vs 1:3.2 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 55 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
Slightly lighter 265 g vs 0.5 kg
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 2x lighter
Slightly cheaper $109.00 vs $499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $390 cheaper (4.6x less)
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX :Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma OS
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX :Nikon VR
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
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

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$330
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm 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 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G 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
Magnification Has worse macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Magnification Has worse macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Magnification Has worse macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$99
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II 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 ED II AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Better image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
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
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$399
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
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
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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$824
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$196 - $199
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G 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

$224 - $247
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

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