Sigma
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f.
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the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f.
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the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f:8 mm
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:12 mm
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4.5
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
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:24 mm
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Magnification Poor magnification Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f:1:7.8 (0.1x)
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:1:7.1 (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
2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$938
Aperture Has a wider 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 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$429
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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 wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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

$569
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
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 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Aperture Has a wider aperture
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 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG 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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed 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
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$269
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
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 Nikon-f vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Wide angle lens

$1,998
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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