Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

Both are Sony A lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2007

Pick the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
You need more reach: 105mm vs 24mm at the long end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.23× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
You want a compact lens: 83 mm vs 131.5 mm long

Pick the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art if

You want a wider view: 12mm vs 16mm at the wide end
Your camera has no AF drive motor: the HSM is built into the lens, the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 needs a screw drive in the body
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.4 m
You shoot full frame: the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 is made for APS-C
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7

Spec differences

15 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 and the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
	Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6	Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Format	APS-C	Full frame
Focal length	16-105mm	12-24mm
Max aperture	f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster	f/4
Weight	470 g	not listed
Length	83 mm shorter	131.5 mm
Diameter	not listed	102 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.4 m	0.24 m closer
Max magnification	0.23× larger	0.2×
Aperture blades	7	9 more blades
Optical design	15 elements / 11 groups	16 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	screw-drive	HSM
Released	2007	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony A both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6

The Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 is a superzoom lens covering 16-105mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

Our notes

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

A 12-24mm f/4 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art is designed for Sony A mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.