Sigma EX DC OS HSM 583101 17-50mm
Sigma
67 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon
79 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma EX DC OS HSM 583101 17-50mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Crystal Coat |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | 2.5 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 290 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 | 1:4 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma EX DC OS HSM 583101 17-50mm
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (77th percentile)
- Strong versatility (75th percentile)
- Strong macro (74th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma EX DC OS HSM 583101 17-50mm0.346score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR0.108score per dollar
Sigma EX DC OS HSM 583101 17-50mm offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
