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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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Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

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Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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
Price $247 vs $323 Cheaper by $76
Focal Length - Tele 55mm vs 50mm 5mm more tele coverage
Optical Zoom 3.10x vs 2.90x more flexible coverage
Max Magnification 0.38x vs 0.2x better close-up
Weight 205 g vs 565 g 360 g lighter
Diameter 65 mm vs 84 mm 19 mm smaller in diameter
Length 63 mm vs 92 mm 29 mm shorter
Filter Thread 55 mm vs 77 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
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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