Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED vs Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED and Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU 20057
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2015 2006
Release Date 2015-08-04
MSRP 679 USD 670 USD
Last known price 676 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
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 EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 23 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED and 2 aspherical elements + nano crystal coat No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Focal Length 24 mm 70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 76 mm
Length 83 mm 95 mm
Weight 355 gr 525 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 24mm F1.8 G ED
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-76 LH620-01 270
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories:
LC-72 72 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HB-76 Bayonet Hood
CL-1015 Lens Case