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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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At its widest, the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly cheaper $824.00 vs $1,296.95
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The best price we've seen is $473 cheaper (around 40% less)
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 5x vs 2.9x
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More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 120 mm vs 70 mm
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More than 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR: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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,887

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

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

Macro lens

$599

Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable 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

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
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 Image stabilization
Magnification More magnification
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$1,299

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047

Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Length Slightly longer
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto

discussion Which do you think is better?

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