Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS 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 faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 is lighter by 172g.
- Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 goes wider (10mm vs 18mm).
- Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS reaches further (105mm vs 18mm).
| Spec | E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS | 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-105mm | 10-18mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Weight g | 427.0 | 255 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 110.0 | 64.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | 72.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.116 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.11 | 0.25 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
A power-zoom constant f/4 lens for APS-C E-mount covering 18-105mm with Optical SteadyShot. It is designed with video use in mind.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Power zoom
- Optical SteadyShot
Cons
- Moderate low-light ability
- Larger than a kit 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