Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS vs Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019

Pick the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS if

• You want the lighter lens to carry: 570 g lighter (225 g vs 795 g)
• You want a wider view: 10mm vs 14mm at the wide end
• You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 does not
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.28 m
• You want a compact lens: 63.5 mm vs 133 mm long
• Our notes say it suits: Architecture, vlogging

Pick the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 if

• You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
• You need more reach: 24mm vs 18mm at the long end
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.14× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
• You shoot full frame: the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS is made for APS-C
• You prefer a newer design: released 2019 vs 2012
• Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography, architecture and interiors

Our notes

Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS

A constant-aperture ultra-wide zoom for APS-C E-mount with Optical SteadyShot. It covers roughly 15-27mm in full-frame terms.

Pros

• Constant f/4
• Optical SteadyShot
• Compact at about 225 g

Cons

• f/4 limits low-light ability
• Relies on software distortion correction

Our notes

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019

A wide-angle f/2.8 zoom for full-frame mirrorless in Sigma's Art line, with a bulbous front element and a dust- and splash-proof structure.

Pros

• Constant f/2.8 at an ultra-wide focal length
• Sharp across the frame
• Dust- and splash-proof structure

Cons

• Curved front element means no screw-in filters
• Weighs about 795 g