Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 (Beercan) vs Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
Both are Sony A lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 (Beercan) if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 190 g lighter (695 g vs 885 g)
- You need more reach: 210mm vs 105mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.22× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Telephoto on A-mount, portraits on film, adapted use
Pick the Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art if
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 (Beercan) does not
- Your camera has no AF drive motor: the HSM is built into the lens, the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 (Beercan) needs a screw drive in the body
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.45 m vs 1.1 m
- You want a compact lens: 109.4 mm vs 152 mm long
Spec differences
14 differences| Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 (Beercan) | Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Minolta
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
70-210mm
|
24-105mm
|
| Weight |
695 g
lighter
|
885 g
|
| Length |
152 mm
|
109.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
88.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.1 m
|
0.45 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.22×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
19 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
screw-drive
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
1985
|
2013
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Sony A both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
Our notes
Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 (Beercan)
A constant f/4 telephoto zoom nicknamed the Beercan for its shape. It weighs about 695 g and takes 55mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Sharp for its age
- Compact for a 70-210mm
- 55mm filters
Cons
- Screw-drive AF
- No stabilization
Our notes
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
A 24-105mm f/4 full-frame standard zoom lens, the Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art is designed for Sony A mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a ...
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