Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Reasons to consider the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 5.3x vs 2.9x
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 More than 80% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly smaller diameter 72 mm vs 89 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Slightly more magnification 1:4.6 (0.2x) vs 1:5.3 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 85 mm vs 95 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 70 mm
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 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM:Sigma HSM
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to portrait 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 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

Portrait lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$749
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Longer
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
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
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Portrait lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
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
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

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

Portrait lens

$369
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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

Macro lens

$599
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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