Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VRvsSigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS 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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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
24-105mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 35cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-80mm in a single lens
When the 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
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
- 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM109.4mm long × 88.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR | Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 24mm | −8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 80mm | 105mm | −25mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 45cm | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.22× | — | No data |
| Weight | 480g | — | No data |
| Length | 85.5mm | 109.4mm | −23.9mm |
| Diameter | 80mm | 88.6mm | −8.6mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 82mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | 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 24-105mm F4 DG OS 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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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
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