Sony DT 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135) vs Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135) is lighter by 122g.
- Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM goes wider (10mm vs 18mm).
- Sony DT 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135) reaches further (135mm vs 20mm).
| Spec | DT 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135) | 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Superzoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-135mm | 10-20mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Af motor | SAM | HSM |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Weight g | 398 (lighter) | 520 |
| Filter mm | 62 | 82 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.24 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Length mm | n/a | 88.2 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 87.3 |
Sony DT 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135)
A walk-around APS-C zoom for A-mount with 7.5x range. It weighs about 398 g and has a SAM motor and 62mm filter thread.
Pros
- Wide 18-135mm range
- SAM autofocus
- Reasonable weight at about 398 g
- Close focus of 0.45 m
Cons
- Slow aperture at the long end
- Not weather sealed
- APS-C only
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
This 10-20mm f/3.5 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens from Sigma fits Sony A mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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