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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED vs Sigma AF 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Product Comparison: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED vs Sigma AF 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM

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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED Camera Lens

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Sigma AF 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Camera Lens

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General Specifications

Brand

Nikon

Sigma

Model

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Origin

Japan

About the Product

This is the lens for both stunning sharpness and beautiful background blur (bokeh) with DX-format cameras. Its fine resolution and fast f/2.8 fixed aperture deliver exceptional photos and HD video - from close subjects all the way to infinity - to satisfy professionals on assignment as well as aspiring high-end photographers who value image quality.

Sigma’s 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM large-aperture standard zoom lens covers a focal length from 17mm wide angle and offers a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, making it ideal for many types of photography especially portraiture and landscapes.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Nikon F-Bayonet

Maximum Aperture

2.8 /f

Minimum Focal Length

17 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

55 millimeters

50 millimeters

Lens Type

Zoom

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED Camera Lens

It is an f/2.8 lens than can be used at full aperture without reservations.
The picture quality is exceptional at every focal length and aperture.
Using an aperture of f/2.8, this lens is very usable.
Amazing lens! Images are sharp.
It's sharp throughout the range and at all apertures.

Sigma AF 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Camera Lens

The AF is decently fast and the fast f2.8 aperture is welcome when shooting indoors.
The lens itself is nice and sharp.
It performs well at all focal lengths.
Its fixed f/2.8 aperture makes it extremely versatile.
The low light performance being a fixed 2.8 aperture is great.

Size & Weight

Height

3.4 in.

3.3 in.

Width

3.4 in.

3.3 in.

Depth

4.4 in.

3.6 in.

Weight

26.6 oz.

19.9 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED Camera Lens

This is an excellent lens. Very sharp. And has good size.
It's sharp at 2.8, a nice weight and solidly built.
It balances quite well with a bigger camera such as a D300S.
The size and weight actually helpful and helps balance and control on the majority of camera bodies.
It is so big and heavy.

Sigma AF 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Camera Lens

The lens has a nice weight to it and sturdy build!
Excellent size and weight.
It's pretty compact and lightweight.
Great clarity, smooth focus, nice weight and very well made.
The build quality and weight is great.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

14.4 in.

11 in.

Field Of View

79° - 28°50'

79.7° - 31.7°

Zoom Type

Rotating

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

Yes

What customers say about "Imaging"

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED Camera Lens

The f/2.8 gives it a great autofocus in dim lighting.
It works well with manual focus.
Focus is fast and accurate and to override just turn the focus ring.
Focus is fast. Colors are great.
Autofocus accuracy is bloody accurate and fast.

Sigma AF 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Camera Lens

The pictures are crystal clear. The autofocus is very accurate.
The focus ring is nice and smooth.
The build quality, image stabilization, and sharpness of this lens is very good.
Focus is fast and quiet.
The zoom ring is stiff and smooth. The OS seems to work great.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Nikon

Sensor Type Compatibility

DX-format

Lens Groups and Elements

14 Elements in 10 Groups

17 Elements in 13 Groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

77 millimeters

Extras

AF-S (Silent Wave Motor), ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Super Integrated Coating, Internal Focusing

FLD glass, Multi-Coating, HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor), Rounded diaphragm

What customers say about "Features"

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED Camera Lens

This lens is built extremely well, focuses fast, and is very sharp.
The lens is fast, super sharp, great color and contrast.
This is great for those landscape shoots. The 2.8 aperture helps with low light.
Extremely sharp with good bokeh.
Great build - silent focusing you never hear it.

Sigma AF 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Camera Lens