Sigma
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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 $1,886.95
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,688 cheaper (9.5x less)
Lighter 395 g vs 0.9 kg
Help
 2.3x lighter
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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
Help
 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:3.7 (0.3x) vs 1:4.1 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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
AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

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
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

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Length Is shorter
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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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 significantly 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 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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
Length Is shorter
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
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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

$247
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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
Length Is shorter
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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f 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
Zoom range More zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$599
Magnification More magnification
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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