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Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM 28mm

69.6 Score
28mm 16 Nikon F Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Combining an f/1.4 maximum aperture with 17 elements—including 3 aspherical and 5 ED glass—the lens delivers sharp, edge-to-edge clarity and strong contrast. Its weather-sealed barrel and HSM autofocus provide reliable, quiet performance in dusty or damp environments. It's best for landscape and street photographers who routinely shoot wide-open in low light and need a rugged, fast 28mm prime.

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Sigma Art 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM 50-100mm

63.8 Score
50-100mm 16 Nikon F
Why we recommend this

A constant f/1.8 aperture across a 50-100mm zoom range on APS-C delivers a bright telephoto equivalent of 80-160mm, with four ED elements and HSM autofocus. Its professional-grade resolution and robust build make it a standout for crop-sensor systems, though it lacks stabilization and weather sealing. Best for sports and portrait photographers on APS-C bodies who need fast aperture in a telephoto zoom without switching to full frame.

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Sigma EX DC HSM 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM 10-20mm

61.8 Score
10-20mm 22 Nikon F IS
Why we recommend this

A constant f/3.5 aperture and HSM autofocus with built-in Optical Stabilization ensure sharp, handheld ultra-wide shots across the 10–20mm zoom range. The Super Multi-Layer coating and four aspherical elements deliver edge-to-edge clarity, and the large 82mm filter thread simplifies using polarizers or ND filters. It’s best for Nikon APS-C shooters focusing on landscape and creative close-up work, thanks to a 24cm minimum focus distance that emphasizes foreground detail.

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Sigma EX DC OS HSM 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM 17-50mm

61.5 Score
17-50mm 22 Nikon F IS
Why we recommend this

A constant f/2.8 aperture and 4-stop optical stabilization anchor this zoom, with FLD glass delivering fluorite-level chromatic aberration correction for sharp, high-contrast images. Its 28cm minimum focus distance and 1:5 magnification enable near-macro versatility, and the EX-series build includes a petal hood and padded case. Best for APS-C Nikon DSLR shooters wanting a fast, stabilized standard zoom for event work and detail-rich portraits.

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Sigma Art 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM 12-24mm

40.3 Score
12-24mm 22 Nikon F Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The ultra-wide 12-24mm focal range with constant f/4 aperture and FLD/aspherical elements provides sharp, low-distortion images across full-frame Nikon F mounts. Weather-sealed construction and a 9-blade diaphragm add rugged durability and smooth background blur for outdoor shooting. This lens is best for travel photographers who need an expansive field of view and sealed build for landscapes and architecture.

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