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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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At its widest, the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
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the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

More zoom 3.9x vs 2.8x
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40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 50 mm
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40% more reach, less perspective distortion
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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 DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G:Nikon AF-S
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 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
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 Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
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
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150

Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$309

Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Portrait lens

$369

Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Weight Slightly heavier
Nikon Nikkor  24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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

Macro lens

$599

Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
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

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Heavier

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