Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G IIto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Top Features
- 17-50mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Nikon F (DX) Mount
- Weight: 565g.
- Diameter: 84mm
- Length: 92mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.28m
- Max Magnification:0.2x
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II Top Features
- 18-55mm Focal Range
- F3.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (DX) Mount
- Weight: 205g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 80mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.28m
Our Winner: Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM over Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II
Focal Length – Wide
17mm
vs
18mm
1mm Wider coverage
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture – Wide
2.8
vs
3.5
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2.8
vs
5.6
Wider aperture at tele end
Focus Type
Internal Focusing
vs
Extending front
Length of the lens doesn’t change during focusing
Max Magnification
0.2x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Tele
55mm
vs
50mm
5mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom
3.10x
vs
2.90x
More flexible focal coverage
Weight
205g
vs
565g
360g lighter
Diameter
73mm
vs
84mm
11mm smaller in diameter
Length
80mm
vs
92mm
12mm shorter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM vs Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II Specs Table
General
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II
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
17-50mm
18-55mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
No
Colour
Unknown
Black or silver
Zoom Method
Rotary (extending)
Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom
–
–
Zoom Lock
–
–
Zoom Ratio
2.9X
3.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F3.5 – F5.6
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0 – F38.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
7
7
Optics
Optical Elements
17
7
Optical Groups
13
5
Special Elements
2 FLD glass elements 2 glass mold elements 1 hybrid aspherical lens
1 ED glass element 1 aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.28m
0.28m
Max Magnification
0.2X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
No
Focus Method
Internal
Extending front
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
DoF Scale
No
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter
No
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
565g
205g
Diameter
84mm
73mm
Length
92mm
80mm
Materials
Metal mount
Plastic barrel, plastic mount
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
77mm
52mm
Filter Notes
Does not rotate on focusing
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
No
Hood Code
Unknown
HB-33 or HB-45
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
flexible lens pouch CL-0715
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