Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) 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 Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) is lighter by 280g.
- Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM goes wider (10mm vs 18mm).
- Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) reaches further (70mm vs 20mm).
| Spec | Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) | 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-70mm | 10-20mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2005 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | HSM |
| Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Weight g | 240 (lighter) | 520 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 82 |
| Length mm | 77.0 | 88.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.24 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 87.3 |
Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D)
The Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) is a standard zoom lens covering 18-70mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
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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