Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR vs Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Detailed Comparison

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

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Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR over Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Reasons to choose Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM over Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR

Nikon DX 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR vs Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon DX 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR	Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$10.69	$0.00
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	16-80mm	17-70mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	-
Zoom Lock	No	-
Zoom Ratio	5.0X	4.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8 - F4.0	F2.8 - F4.0
Min Aperture	F22.0 - F32.0	F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	17	17
Optical Groups	13	13
Special Elements	4 ED and 3 aspherical elements. Nano Crystal Coat.	1 ELD glass element 1 hybrid aspherical element 2 glass mold elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.35m	0.22m
Max Magnification	0.22X	0.37X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	No
Physical Specs
Weight	480g	520g
Diameter	80mm	79mm
Length	86mm	89mm
Materials	Unknown	Metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	72mm	72mm
Filter Notes	-	Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	HB-75	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
	Report	Report

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