Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VRvsSigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
16-80mm / F2.8-4
24-120mm equiv.
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18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
18-35mm / F1.8
27-53mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-80mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 28cm
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 DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR85.5mm long × 80mm diameter
- 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM121mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR | Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 18mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 80mm | 35mm | +45mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 28cm | +0.07m |
| Max magnification | 0.22× | — | No data |
| Weight | 480g | — | No data |
| Length | 85.5mm | 121mm | −35.5mm |
| Diameter | 80mm | 78mm | +2mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 72mm | — |
| Released | 2015 | 2013 | +2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR relative to 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
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18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
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