Sigma
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Cheaper $649.00 vs $1,903.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,254 cheaper (2.9x less)
Lighter 0.6 kg vs 1 kg
Help
 More than 40% lighter
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED captures slightly more light, 1.4 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:Nikon AF-S
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f:8 mm
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:14 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f:16 mm
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:24 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f:1:7.8 (0.1x)
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:1:6.7 (0.1x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f:2x
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:1.7x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$970
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm 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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$749
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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