Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Both are Sony A lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You need more reach: 80mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 83 mm vs 131.5 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Premium crop-sensor walk-around, landscape and travel, everyday photography
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 Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens needs a screw drive in the body
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.35 m
- You shoot full frame: the Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
15 differences| Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens | Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
16-80mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
440 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
83 mm
shorter
|
131.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
102 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 10 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 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
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.
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