Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II 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 292g.
- Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 goes wider (10mm vs 16mm).
- Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II reaches further (35mm vs 18mm).
| Spec | FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II | 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 | 2023 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Weight g | 547.0 | 255 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 82 | 67 |
| Length mm | 111.5 | 64.0 |
| Diameter mm | 87.8 | 72.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.22 | 0.116 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.32 | 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 II
A redesigned f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom from Sony that is lighter and smaller than the first GM, at about 547 g. It uses four XD linear motors and has an aperture ring.
Pros
- Compact for an f/2.8 wide zoom
- XD linear motors for fast autofocus
- 82mm filter thread
Cons
- No built-in stabilization
- Still a sizeable lens at about 547 g
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