Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II.
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Product |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Name | Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II | |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Nikon |
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Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Release Year | 2004 | 2006 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 429 USD | 119 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| 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 EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 33 cm | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 55 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Construction | 14 elements / 12 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Focal Length | 28-70 mm | 18-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | 42 mm | 37 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 EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 87 mm | 74 mm |
| Weight | 510 gr | 205 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | HB-33 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |