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

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
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 AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
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the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

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.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
70 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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
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 AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
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 image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
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 AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
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 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/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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

Macro lens

$670
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 AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture 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 AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
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 AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Pentax-k

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Pentax-k

Travel lens

$249
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC 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
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Travel lens

$699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture 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 DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$569
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$199
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

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