Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 2.6 stops (f/1.4 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens is lighter by 375g.
- Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens goes wider (16mm vs 50mm).
- Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens reaches further (80mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA lens | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 16-80mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2007 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | HSM |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Weight g | 440 (lighter) | 815 |
| Filter mm | 62 | 77 |
| Length mm | 83.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.35 (closer focusing) | 0.4 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.18 |
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 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A very sharp 50mm f/1.4 for full-frame DSLRs, weighing about 815 g with 77mm filters. It focuses as close as 0.4 m.
Pros
- Sharp at f/1.4
- HSM autofocus
- Close focus of 0.4 m
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Heavy at about 815 g
- Large for a 50mm
- No stabilization
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