Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR vs Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR vs Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR over Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Reasons to choose Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM over Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

Focal Length - Wide	17mm vs 18mm	1mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 3.5	faster lens at wide

Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR vs Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR	Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$246.95	$322.57
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	18-55mm	17-50mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	-
Zoom Lock	No	-
Zoom Ratio	3.1X	2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 - F5.6	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0 - F38.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	12	17
Optical Groups	9	13
Special Elements	Two aspherical elements + super integrated coating	2 FLD glass elements 2 glass mold elements 1 hybrid aspherical lens
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.28m
Max Magnification	0.38X	0.2X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	No
Physical Specs
Weight	205g	565g
Diameter	65mm	84mm
Length	63mm	92mm
Materials	Composite	Metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	55mm	77mm
Filter Notes	-	Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied	No	Yes
Hood Code	HB-N106	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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