Sigma
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
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Sigma
17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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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 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f.
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 Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4.5
Help
 At its widest, the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1.4 f-stops
More magnification 1:2.7 (0.4x) vs 1:7.8 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 3x larger in your photo
More zoom 4.1x vs 2x
Help
 More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 70 mm vs 16 mm
Help
 Around 4.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wide angle 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
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
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
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 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f 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 Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have 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
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 Wider aperture
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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
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
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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
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
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

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Better image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro 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
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$399
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro 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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
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 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$649
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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