The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED and the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED with a length of 83mm, is 37mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED's 83mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED weighs 370g, which means it is 300g (44%) lighter than the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM which has a weight of 670g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED and the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is also available in Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED has a focal range of 18-35mm and
1.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
27 - 52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 18 - 36mm.
