Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM | 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 16-50mm (wider) | 17-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 13 | n/a |
| Af motor | SSM | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | n/a |
| Weight g | 577 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 88.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | n/a |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | n/a |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
This 16-50mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
A 17-70mm f/2.8-4 APS-C macro zoom lens, the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is designed for Sony A mount bodies, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.