Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650) vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro 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

17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Verdict at a glance

Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650) goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650)	17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Mount	Sony A	Sony A
Type	Zoom	Macro
Focal length	16-50mm (wider)	17-70mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	2011	n/a
Blades	7	n/a
Format	aps-c	n/a
Groups	13	n/a
Af motor	SSM	n/a
Elements	16	n/a
Weight g	577	n/a
Filter mm	72	n/a
Length mm	88.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.3	n/a
Weather sealed	Yes	n/a
Max magnification	0.2	n/a

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 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

A 17-70mm f/2.8-4 APS-C macro zoom lens, the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is designed for Sony A mount bodies, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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