Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs Nikon AF 35mm F2 D

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro and Nikon AF 35mm F2 D .

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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Name Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm F2 D
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Release Year 2006 1995
Release Date
MSRP 580 USD 389 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Focal Length 17-70 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 53 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 64 mm
Length 82 mm 43 mm
Weight 455 gr 205 gr
Other
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 HN-3
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A