Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8GvsSigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
50mm / F1.8
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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
24-105mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-105mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G52.5mm long × 72mm diameter
- 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM109.4mm long × 88.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 24mm | +26mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 105mm | −55mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 45cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 185g | — | No data |
| Length | 52.5mm | 109.4mm | −56.9mm |
| Diameter | 72mm | 88.6mm | −16.6mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 82mm | −24mm |
| Released | 2011 | 2014 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G relative to 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
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