Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Release Year 2008 2005
Release Date
MSRP 399 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 105 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 125 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 15 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Focal Length 18-105 mm 18-125 mm
Zoom Range 87 mm 107 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 70 mm
Length 89 mm 77 mm
Weight 420 gr 385 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A