Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) is lighter by 310g.
- Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM goes wider (10mm vs 18mm).
- Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) reaches further (55mm vs 20mm).
| Spec | DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) | 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-55mm | 10-20mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2009 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 7 | 10 |
| Af motor | SAM | HSM |
| Elements | 8 | 13 |
| Weight g | 210 (lighter) | 520 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 82 |
| Length mm | 69.0 | 88.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.24 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.34 | 0.15 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 87.3 |
Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855)
The standard A-mount kit zoom for APS-C, offering a typical 18-55mm range in a very light package. It weighs about 210 g and uses a 55mm filter.
Pros
- Very light at about 210 g
- Close focus of 0.25 m
- SAM autofocus
- Compact kit zoom
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Plastic build
- Soft in corners wide open
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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