Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
 vs
Sigma
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 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 Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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
Silent and fast
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.
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM:70 mm
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f:50 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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 better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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 better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable 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 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$379
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$199
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM 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
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
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 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
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f 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
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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 More zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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