Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF and Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED.

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Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Name Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Release Year 2003 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Lens Type Standard / Normal Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 24 mm
F4,5 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Construction 16 elements  /  15 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Focal Length 24-135 mm 18-135 mm
Zoom Range 111 mm 117 mm
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 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 73 mm
Length 90 mm 86 mm
Weight 530 gr 385 gr
Other
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 IF
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-32
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A