Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

More magnification

1:2.3 (0.4x)

1:5 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops

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

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

Image stabilization

Nikon VR

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

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

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

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

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to portrait 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

$90 - $197

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

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/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

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

Wide angle lens

$499

Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

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

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549

Has slightly large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599

Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199

Image stabilization

Slightly lighter

Narrower aperture

Less magnification

Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699

Image stabilization

Has a silent focus motor

Less magnification

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

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 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Significantly more zoom

Better image stabilization

Slightly more expensive

Slightly heavier

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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

No image stabilization

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

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

Travel lens

$339

More zoom

Slightly more magnification

Worse image stabilization

Slightly narrower aperture

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

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

Wildlife lens

$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

discussion Which do you think is better?

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Sigma
17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

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