Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022
Both are Sony E wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography, architecture and interiors, dramatic landscapes
Pick the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 397 g lighter (450 g vs 847 g)
- You need more reach: 28mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.18× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 102.6 mm vs 137 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, interiors, travel
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM | Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
12-24mm
|
16-28mm
|
| Weight |
847 g
|
450 g
lighter
|
| Length |
137 mm
|
102.6 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
97.6 mm
|
77.2 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
0.18×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Released |
2020
|
2022
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
An f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 12-24mm. The bulbous front element prevents screw-in filters, so filters are handled at the rear or with a holder.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 at 12mm
- Linear motors for fast focus
- Strong for night-sky work
Cons
- Weighs about 847 g, heavy for a wide zoom
- No front filter thread
Our notes
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022
A compact wide-angle zoom for full-frame mirrorless with constant f/2.8 from Sigma's Contemporary line. It weighs about 450 g and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact and light for its range
- Screw-in filter thread
Cons
- Short zoom range
- Not as wide as 14-24mm options
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