Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS vs Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019
Both are Sony E wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 277 g lighter (518 g vs 795 g)
- You need more reach: 35mm vs 24mm at the long 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 want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 98.5 mm vs 133 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture, travel
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 want a wider view: 14mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2019 vs 2014
- Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography, landscape, architecture and interiors
Spec differences
14 differences| Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS | Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
14-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
518 g
lighter
|
795 g
|
| Length |
98.5 mm
shorter
|
133 mm
|
| Diameter |
78 mm
slimmer
|
85 mm
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
11
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
18 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2014
|
2019
|
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- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Min focus distance
- 0.28 m both
Our notes
Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
A stabilized f/4 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 518 g. It takes 72mm filters and focuses as close as 0.28 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Constant f/4
- Screw-in filters (72mm)
- Zeiss optics
Cons
- Slower than f/2.8
- Image quality below newer wide zooms
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
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