Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f4G ED-IF

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Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM vs Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM for the F(FX) Mount and Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF for the F(DX) Mount, two Wideangle Zoom lenses from Sigma and Nikon. Both lenses have the same focal range of 12-24mm but different max apertures: Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM has a max aperture of F4 while the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF has a max aperture of F4.0. Another major difference between these two lenses is that the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM has a max format size coverage of 35mm FF, on the other hand the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF has a max coverage of APS-C / DX.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Key Specs

12-24mm Focal Range

F4 Max Aperture

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 1151g.

Diameter: 101mm

Length: 132mm

Min Focus Distance:0.24m

Max Magnification:0.2x

Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF Key Specs

12-24mm Focal Range

F4.0 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format: APS-C / DX

Nikon F (DX) Mount

Weight: 485g.

Diameter: 83mm

Length: 90mm

Min Focus Distance:0.3m

What type of photography are the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM and Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM and the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM	Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF
Bird/Wildlife	Poor	Poor
Sports	Poor	Poor
Portrait	Fair	Fair
Travel	Average	Good
Street	Average	Good
Wedding	Fair	Fair
Walk Around	Average	Good
Vlogging	Good	Very Good
Landscape	Very Good	Very Good

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 132mm. The Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF with a length of 90mm is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 101mm compared to Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF's 83mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF weighs 485g, 57% (666g) lighter than the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM's weight of 1151g.

Lens Mounts

Both Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM is also available in Sigma SA and Canon EF mounts.

Focal Range

Both lenses have the same focal range of 12-24mm and the fastest aperture of F4.

Reasons to choose Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art over Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f4G ED-IF

Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors
Minimum Focus Distance	0.24m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.2x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f4G ED-IF over Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art

Internal Zoom	Yes vs No	Length of the lens doesn't change during zooming
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight	485g vs 1151g	666g lighter
Diameter	83mm vs 101mm	18mm smaller in diameter
Length	90mm vs 132mm	42mm shorter

Common Strengths of Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art and Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f4G ED-IF

Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art and Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f4G ED-IF

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM vs Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Sigma	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Wideangle Zoom	Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	35mm FF	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	12-24mm	12-24mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	-	-
Zoom Ratio	2.0X	2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4	F4.0
Min Aperture	F22	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Optics
Optical Elements	16	11
Optical Groups	11	7
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.24m	0.3m
Max Magnification	0.2X	-
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	No
Physical Specs
Weight	1151g	485g
Diameter	101mm	83mm
Length	132mm	90mm
Materials	-	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	-	77mm
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	-	HB-23
Tripod Collar	No	No
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