Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED Detailed Comparison

Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED

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Reasons to choose Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED over Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM

Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 4.5	faster lens at wide
Diaphragm Blades	9 vs 5	better Bokeh

Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM vs Nikon 14-24mm f2.8G ED Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM	Nikon 14-24mm f2.8G ED
Brand	Sigma	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$939.00	$1,346.95
Lens Type	Wideangle Zoom	Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	12-24mm	14-24mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (internal)	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	No	-
Zoom Lock	No	-
Zoom Ratio	2.0X	1.7X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.5 - F5.6	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	5	9
Optics
Optical Elements	17	14
Optical Groups	13	11
Special Elements	4 FLD glass elements 1 SLD glass element 3 glass mold aspherical elements 1 hybrid aspherical element	2 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses and 1 Nano Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.28m	0.28m
Max Magnification	0.16X	unknown
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	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	670g	970g
Diameter	87mm	98mm
Length	120mm	132mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Unknown
Filter Thread	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Notes	Filters cannot be attached to this lens	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Built-in	built-in petal shaped hood
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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