Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 vs Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 G
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 59 g lighter (255 g vs 314 g)
- You need more reach: 18mm vs 14mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.15 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.22× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, landscape, real estate
Pick the Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 G if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 10mm at the wide end
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 is made for APS-C
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2023
Spec differences
16 differences| Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 | Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 G | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Sony
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Fisheye
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
10-18mm
|
8-14mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
255 g
lighter
|
314 g
|
| Length |
64 mm
shorter
|
82.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
72.2 mm
|
63.1 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.12 m
closer
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.22×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2023
|
2026
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023
A wide-angle f/2.8 zoom for APS-C mirrorless from Sigma's Contemporary line. It weighs about 255 g and focuses as close as 0.116 m.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact at about 255 g
- Close focus to 0.116 m
Cons
- Limited zoom range
- No stabilization
Our notes
Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 G
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