Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650) vs Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Sony

DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650)

Sigma

17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM is lighter by 12g.
Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650) goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650)	17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Mount	Sony A	Sony A
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	16-50mm (wider)	17-50mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	2011	n/a
Blades	7	7
Format	aps-c	aps-c
Groups	13	13
Af motor	SSM	HSM
Elements	16	17
Weight g	577	565
Filter mm	72	77
Length mm	88.0	91.8
Min focus m	0.3	0.28 (closer focusing)
Weather sealed	Yes	n/a
Max magnification	0.2	0.2
Stabilized	n/a	Yes
Diameter mm	n/a	83.5

Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650)

The standard zoom for APS-C A-mount cameras, with a constant f/2.8 aperture, SSM motor and dust and moisture resistant build. It weighs about 577 g.

Pros

Constant f/2.8 aperture
SSM autofocus
Dust and moisture resistant
72mm filter size

Cons

APS-C only
Heavier than typical kit zooms
No stabilization in the lens

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

This 17-50mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens from Sigma fits Sony A mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A bright standard zoom for APS-C cameras with a constant f/2.8 aperture.

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