Sigma
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Cheaper $199.00 vs $1,299.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,100 cheaper (6.5x less)
Slightly lighter 395 g vs 0.8 kg
Help
 Around 50% lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:4.1 (0.2x) vs 1:5 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
Help
 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Slightly more zoom 3.2x vs 2.8x
Help
 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:50 mm
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX:55 mm

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
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
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
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
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF 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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF 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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
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

$107 - $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 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF 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
Length Is shorter
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Magnification More magnification
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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 More zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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 Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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