Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 50 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:5.3 (0.2x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 50 mm
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 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 50mm f/1.8D
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.8D captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Shorter 38 mm vs 95 mm
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 2.5x shorter
Slightly cheaper $115.00 vs $824.00
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 The best price we've seen is $709 cheaper (7.2x less)
Slightly smaller diameter 64 mm vs 89 mm
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 Around 30% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to 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.

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
Magnification Poor magnification Help
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM:1:5.3 (0.2x)
50mm f/1.8D:1:6.6 (0.2x)
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM:70 mm
50mm f/1.8D:50 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM 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
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
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 More magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED 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
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f

Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$70
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Length Slightly longer
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
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

$107 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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