Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM vs Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is faster by 2.6 stops (f/1.8 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is lighter by 140g.
- Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM goes wider (12mm vs 18mm).
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art reaches further (35mm vs 24mm).
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is the newer design (2013 vs 2011).
| Spec | 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM | 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 12-24mm (wider) | 18-35mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Blades | 6 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Af motor | in lens (hsm) | in lens (hsm) |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Weight g | 670 (lighter) | 810 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.156 | 0.232 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 72 |
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
The Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is an APS-C fast wide-angle zoom lens covering 18-35mm at f/1.8 for Sony A mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. An APS-C zoom with a constant f/1.8 aperture, unusually bright for a zoom lens.