Product Comparison: Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED


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General Specifications
Brand
Sigma
Nikon
Model
24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The definitive large-diameter zoom lens for any shoot. To fulfil the uncompromising image quality standard of the Art line, this lens features a power distribution that has been optimized in exacting detail.
Praised for its reliability and overall image quality, this is a long-time favourite lens of passionate professionals. With a fast fixed aperture of f/2.8 across a 24–70mm zoom range, this lens provides both fine resolution and natural representation.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Nikon F-Bayonet
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
24 millimeters
24 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
70 millimeters
70 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Camera Lens
  • No issues. Focus is good. The F2.8 is fast enough.
  • Versatile, very sharp in the center.
  • Used on Sony A7II lends great photographs, at f/2.8 the image in the center is very sharp.
  • This 24-70 mm f/2.8 is perfect.
  • Clear sharp photos, fast autofocus and great aperture.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • The bokeh is very good overall, and excellent for a zoom lens.
  • This lens is amazingly sharp at every focal length across all apertures.
  • It gives the user a great range to work with on a full frame camera, with plenty of aperture (f/2.8) for those low light shots.
  • The fast aperture, resolving and build quality are what makes this lens a winner.
  • The 2.8 aperture makes this a fairly fast lens and the auto focus is quick and sharp.
Size & Weight
Height
3.5 in.
3.3 in.
Width
3.5 in.
3.3 in.
Depth
4.2 in.
5.2 in.
Weight
36 oz.
31.7 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Camera Lens
  • Nice compact lens.
  • Despite its weight, it is quite compact.
  • Excellent size for travel.
  • The only downside is its size and weight.
  • Heavy for such a small size.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • I use mine with a D700 and the weight balances nicely. Not too heavy.
  • It's a solid, sturdy lens and it has a good weight to it.
  • Beautiful lens, very versatile and good size.
  • The only thing I do not like about the lens is the weight. It is heavy.
  • The lens itself is quite big and heavy.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
15 in.
14.4 in.
Field Of View
84.1°­ - 34.3°
FX 84° - 34°20' / DX 61° - 22°50'
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Camera Lens
  • The autofocus is fantastic and very quick.
  • The autofocus is fast and sharp with great colors.
  • Autofocus is super quiet.
  • The picture quality is amazing and the autofocus is quick even in low light.
  • AF is very fast, the stabilization works very well.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • Focus accuracy is good.
  • The focus speed is stunning. The bokeh is very nice.
  • The focus ring and zoom ring adjust smooth as silk.
  • The focus is super fast. The pics are very sharp at 2.8.
  • There is no image stabilization.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Nikon
Nikon
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
19 Elements in 14 Groups
15 Elements in 11 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
9
Filter Diameter
82 millimeters
77 millimeters
Extras
Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism, Mount with dust- and splash-proof construction, HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor), Rounded diaphragm, Exclusive low-dispersion glass
Internal Focusing, AF-S (Silent Wave Motor), Super Integrated Coating, Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Nano Crystal Coat
What customers say about "Features"
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Camera Lens
  • Excellent build quality and tack sharp images. Great lens!
  • The lens makes a robust and well-crafted impression.
  • Excellent contrast and colors, high build quality.
  • It is very versatile from landscape shots to nice portraiture.
  • The build quality and material makes the handling very stable and efficient.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • The aperture is nine-bladed and out of focus elements are nicely rounded.
  • Photos were sharp and the colors brilliant.
  • This is a fast, sharp, and high quality lens.
  • Focus is fast, accurate and quiet.
  • Superb image quality, and fast autofocus.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
1599.95 $


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