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

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

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Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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

Max Magnification	0.37x vs 0.22x	better close-up
Diameter	79 mm vs 80 mm	1 mm smaller in diameter

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

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

Detailed comparison of specifications

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