Sigma
17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
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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/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
More magnification 1:2.3 (0.4x) vs 1:3.2 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
More zoom 4.1x vs 3.1x
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 More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 55 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro Learn more about
the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

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

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly lighter 265 g vs 455 g
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 More than 40% lighter
Slightly cheaper $107.49 vs $369.00
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 The best price we've seen is $262 cheaper (3.4x 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

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
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 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/2.8-4.5 DC Macro:70 mm
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX :55 mm

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/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
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
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

$199
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
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 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 17-70mm 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
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 fixed aperture
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G 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
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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$669
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Pentax-k vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II

Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II

Wide angle lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX 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
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
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 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D 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
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
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 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
Image stabilization No image stabilization
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 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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