Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens vs Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

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Sony

Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens

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Sigma

10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

Verdict at a glance

Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens is lighter by 80g.
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM goes wider (10mm vs 16mm).
Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens reaches further (80mm vs 20mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens	10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Mount	Sony A	Sony A
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	16-80mm	10-20mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Released	2007	n/a
Blades	7	7
Format	aps-c	aps-c
Groups	10	10
Af motor	screw-drive	HSM
Elements	14	13
Weight g	440 (lighter)	520
Filter mm	62	82
Length mm	83.0	88.2
Min focus m	0.35	0.24 (closer focusing)
Max magnification	0.25	0.15
Diameter mm	n/a	87.3

Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens

The Zeiss 16-80mm standard zoom for APS-C A-mount cameras, with screw-drive autofocus. It weighs about 440 g and takes 62mm filters.

Pros

Zeiss optics
Useful 16-80mm range
Close focus of 0.35 m
Modest weight at about 440 g

Cons

Screw-drive AF is slow
f/3.5-4.5 is not fast
Not weather sealed

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

This 10-20mm f/3.5 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens from Sigma fits Sony A mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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