Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 vs Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

Both are Sony A lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2007

DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6

f/3.5470 gscrew-drive

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Sigma

8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

f/4.5HSM

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

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
You need more reach: 105mm vs 16mm at the long end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.23× vs 0.13× maximum magnification

Pick the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM if

You want a wider view: 8mm 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

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 and the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
	Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6	Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	16-105mm	8-16mm
Max aperture	f/3.5 ⅔ stop faster	f/4.5
Weight	470 g	not listed
Length	83 mm	not listed
Filter thread	62 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.4 m	0.24 m closer
Max magnification	0.23× larger	0.13×
Autofocus motor	screw-drive	HSM
Released	2007	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, aperture blades, optical design, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony A both
Format: APS-C both
Aperture blades: 7 both
Optical design: 15 elements / 11 groups both
Image stabilization: No both

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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.

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