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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80 mm f/2.8-4E ED VR vs Sigma AF 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Product Comparison: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80 mm f/2.8-4E ED VR vs Sigma AF 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80 mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Camera Lens

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Sigma AF 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Camera Lens

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General Specifications

Brand

Nikon

Sigma

Model

AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80 mm f/2.8-4E ED VR

AF 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Origin

Japan

About the Product

Take photos and videos that are anything but ordinary with this state-of-the-art 16-80mm DX-format zoom lens. With a fast f/2.8-4 aperture, VR image stabilization and Nikon's advanced lens technology, it covers wide-angle to portrait views with absolutely brilliant image quality.

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 was designed to be the ideal all-purpose lens for APS-C sized sensors. With a great focal length and macro capability, the 17-70mm F2.8-4 is also equipped with a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) and an Optical Stabilizer (OS) for superior image quality.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Nikon F-Bayonet

Maximum Aperture

2.8 /f

Minimum Focal Length

16 millimeters

17 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

80 millimeters

70 millimeters

Lens Type

Zoom

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80 mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Camera Lens

The 16-80 was sharper at all apertures from F4 through F16. It did not matter what focal length I was at.
I compared the 16-80 (set to 34mm on my D7200) with the Nikkor 50mm F1.8 mounted on my D750. Again, I was surprised that the 16-80 actually looked better at all apertures.
The 2.8 - 4 aperture means that it's great in low light situations, too.
It's heavy, expensive but gives a quality picture head an shoulders above all the other Nikon lenses in this focal range.
The only disadvantage of this Nikon lens was one single thing: the maximum aperture drops from an excellent f2.8 to a still-good f4.0 when you zoom it all the way to 80mm.

Sigma AF 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Camera Lens

It has decent aperture.
Amazing autofocus and love the F2.8-F4.0 aperture.
The fast aperture is a huge help in low light.
The 2.8 aperture, coupled with a speedlight angled to bounce light is perfect.
Center sharpness is great at all focal lengths.

Size & Weight

Height

3.1 in.

Width

3.1 in.

Depth

3.3 in.

3.2 in.

Weight

16.1 oz.

16.4 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80 mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Camera Lens

Zoom range good. Aperture good. Stabilisation great! Size and weight just fine.
It's the best lens I have purchased. It's lightweight and the focus and VR is amazing.
This is a great lens in just about every respect. Lightweight. Quality construction. Great performance.
It's a good lens. Very light and comfortable on my Nikon D500. I can shoot a full wedding with just this lens and that saves me from carrying additional lenses.
Great lens and great low light capabilities. A little heavy, but that's good glass for you.

Sigma AF 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Camera Lens

Has a good weight, doesn't feel cheap.
Image quality is good. It is lightweight and a good walk-around lens.
Nice photos and very lightweight.
The weight of the lens is not much and easy to carry.
Relatively compact, good build quality.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

13.78 in.

8.7 in.

Field Of View

83° - 20°

79.7° - 22.9°

Zoom Type

Rotating

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

Yes

What customers say about "Imaging"

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80 mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Camera Lens

Focus is fairly fast and accurate except for very close up but is certainly not as silent and as quick as it should be for the price.
The focus speed seems similar to the 24-120, and the VR seems to work as advertised.
This zoom is the equivalent of a 24-120mm lens on an FX camera. The IQ is very acceptable for a compact zoom lens.
Great all-purpose lens. Nice zoom range that covers most of what you need.
Zooming ring isn't consistent in movement, the motor is noisy for this price!

Sigma AF 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Camera Lens

Smooth zoom/focus rings, well damped.
OS works as it should and is near silent.
The lens focus is extremely sharp.
The zoom and focus rings are both very smooth.
The autofocus works really well and very quiet.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Nikon

Sensor Type Compatibility

DX-format

Lens Groups and Elements

17 Elements in 13 Groups

16 Elements in 14 Groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

72 millimeters

Extras

AS stands for Aspherical lens elements, IF Lens, Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism, Nano Crystal Coat, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, AF-S (Silent Wave Motor), Fluorine Coating, Super Integrated Coating, Vibration Reduction

Hyper Sonic Motor, Exclusive low-dispersion glass, Aspherical Lens

What customers say about "Features"

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80 mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Camera Lens

The electromagnetic diaphragm now allows aperture adjustment in Manual and Aperture modes so you can adjust the aperture in Live view for both still and movie modes.
It is a very good lens at a very high price and that even the fantastic VR is not so fantastic with the newer high ISO sensors on offer.
A specialized electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism operates in precise sync with the camera's shutter for reliable exposure control during high-speed sequences.
Making it easier to wipe off water, dirt and smudges, the front and rear lens elements have Nikon's exclusive fluorine coat.
Lens works very poorly with my Nikon camera, does not transmit all the characteristics that have been described.

Sigma AF 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Camera Lens