Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED vs Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM
Nikon 12–24mm f/4 is 685 g lighter. Sigma 12–24mm f/4 focuses 10 cm closer.
The Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED is a 12–24mm f/4 zoom, and the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM is a 12–24mm f/4 zoom. On paper the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED 
Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED better than the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM?
- 685 g lighter (465 g vs 1150 g)
- 42 mm shorter (90 mm vs 131.5 mm long)
Why is the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM better than the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED?
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.3 m)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2016 vs 2003)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED has the edge: it is 685 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED has the edge: it is 685 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED | Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12–24mm | 12–24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 465 g (16.40 oz) ◆ | 1150 g (40.57 oz) |
| Dimensions | 82.5 x 90 mm | 131.5 x 102 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) | 0.20 m (7.87 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 7 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA |
| Released | 2003 | 2016 |
| Price | — | $1,599 launch price |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Sigma
- 90 × 82.5 mm
- 131.5 × 102 mm
The Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM is 41 mm longer and 685 g heavier than the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED
Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED or the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM?
- The Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED weighs 465 g, 685 g less than the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM (1150 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED or the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM?
- The Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.3 m for the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED or the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED has the edge: it is 685 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED or the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24 mm f/4G IF-ED has the edge: it is 685 g lighter to carry.
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