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View Full Version : Nikon 18-70mm versus Sigma 17-70mm


Stoller
08-01-2006, 09:02 PM
I made an amateur lens comparison of the:

Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom

and

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO

You can view picutres by visiting Comparison (http://mlrc.us/mnt/gallery/Camera%20Lens%20Gallery/index.html)

Comments welcome.
enkei
08-02-2006, 06:10 AM
Thank you very much! Great job!

I was really torn between this two when I bought my D70s. I finally went for the Sigma and up to now I haven't regret it - a great lens.
K1W1
08-02-2006, 06:19 AM
Thanks for these.
The Sigma 17-70 has been on my list as well so these are very useful. I'm just waiting to see if the rumoured Nikon 18-135VR lens actually arrives with the D80 before I decide on my next purchase.
D70FAN
08-02-2006, 02:12 PM
Thanks for these.
The Sigma 17-70 has been on my list as well so these are very useful. I'm just waiting to see if the rumoured Nikon 18-135VR lens actually arrives with the D80 before I decide on my next purchase.

I found that the Nikkor lens does focus quicker and quieter, but image quality was a wash.

If the 18-135 VR is even close to the sharpness of the 18-200 it will replace my Sigma 18-125 as the day-to-day utility lens. Hopefully both the D80 and the new lens will not take 6 months for delivery.
Scott6
08-04-2006, 10:24 PM
what do you all think of the sigma 18-70 compared to the sigma 17-50 F2.8

more range but the shorter oneis 2.8 all the way thru
Stoller
08-06-2006, 08:18 PM
Personally I think anytime you have a constant aperture it’s better. You have to ask yourself is it worth the extra price and sacrificing some focal range?
Stoller
09-18-2006, 07:50 AM
After using both lenses for a while. I decided the Sigma was better for me. I have sold the Nikon 18-70. George is right the Nikon was a little faster focusing but not that noticable to me.
coldrain
09-18-2006, 09:11 AM
After using both lenses for a while. I decided the Sigma was better for me. I have sold the Nikon 18-70. George is right the Nikon was a little faster focusing but not that noticable to me.
You do gain a bit in max. aperture, handling and macro mode... and a bit less distortion. To me it seems the Sigma is a very nice choice.