Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II.

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Product
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Name Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM 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
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Release Year 1998 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A 119 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
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 14mm F2.8 HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 18 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
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 14mm F2.8 HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 7 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Focal Length 14 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 14mm F2.8 HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 91 mm 70 mm
Length 82 mm 74 mm
Weight 630 gr 205 gr
Other
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Filter Type Built-in Filter Holder Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 52 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-33
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A