Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Cheaper $824.00 vs $1,886.95
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,063 cheaper (2.3x less)
Shorter 95 mm vs 133 mm
Help
 Around 30% shorter
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 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
More magnification 1:3.7 (0.3x) vs 1:5.3 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 40% 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
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 24-70mm 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.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$670
Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD 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 Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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 Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f 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 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG 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
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM 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
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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