Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 is lighter by 425g.
- Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 goes wider (10mm vs 16mm).
- Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM reaches further (35mm vs 18mm).
| Spec | FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-35mm | 10-18mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2017 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Weight g | 680.0 | 255 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 82 | 67 |
| Length mm | 121.6 | 64.0 |
| Diameter mm | 88.5 | 72.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.116 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony's first f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 16-35mm at a constant aperture. It takes 82mm front filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- 82mm screw-in filter thread
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Weighs about 680 g, heavier than the GM II
- No stabilization in the lens
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023
A wide-angle f/2.8 zoom for APS-C mirrorless from Sigma's Contemporary line. It weighs about 255 g and focuses as close as 0.116 m.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact at about 255 g
- Close focus to 0.116 m
Cons
- Limited zoom range
- No stabilization