Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR over Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Reasons to choose Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR

Weight	715 g vs 1070 g	355 g lighter
Length	116 mm vs 155 mm	39 mm shorter

Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR	Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	24-70mm	24-70mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	No	-
Zoom Ratio	2.9X	2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	20	14
Optical Groups	16	13
Special Elements	3 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal and fluorine coatings	2 Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements 3 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.38m	0.4m
Max Magnification	0.27X	0.26X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1070g	715g
Diameter	88mm	89mm
Length	155mm	116mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	82mm	82mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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