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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 4.1x vs 1x
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 More than 4x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:2.7 (0.4x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
Better wide angle 17 mm vs 50 mm
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 2.9x better wide angle
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 50 mm
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 40% 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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 50mm f/1.8G captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Slightly lighter 187 g vs 0.5 kg
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 2.9x lighter
Slightly cheaper $216.95 vs $499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $282 cheaper (2.3x less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G:Nikon AF-S

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

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f:70 mm
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G:50 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Low light lens

$197
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
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

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture 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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
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
Aperture 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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
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 fixed aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f 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
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 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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification 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 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
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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