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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro vs the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro Learn more about
the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

Reasons to consider the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more zoom 3.2x vs 2.8x
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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
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
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 EX DC Macro:50 mm
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX:55 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X 165 PRO DX Nikon-f

Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X 165 PRO DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$549

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

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

Portrait lens

$369

Magnification Has better macro
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$339

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Olympus Zuiko  35mm f/3.5 Macro ED

Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED

Macro lens

$229

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
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

Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Fisheye lens

$646

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
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

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture

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

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
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

Magnification Slightly more magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Length Slightly longer
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 Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
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 Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997

Zoom range Less zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

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