The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM and the Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM with a length of 109mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF's 86mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF weighs 755g, 14% (130g) lighter than the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM's weight of 885g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G 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 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has a focal range of 24-105mm and
4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 157.5mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF has a focal range of 17-55mm and 3.2X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 25.5-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
