Minolta AF 35-70mm F4 vs Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM

Both are Sony A lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Minolta · 1985

Pick the Minolta AF 35-70mm F4 if

You shoot full frame: the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM is made for APS-C

Pick the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM if

You want a wider view: 18mm vs 35mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 125mm vs 70mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Minolta AF 35-70mm F4 does not
Your camera has no AF drive motor: the HSM is built into the lens, the Minolta AF 35-70mm F4 needs a screw drive in the body
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 1 m

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Minolta AF 35-70mm F4 and the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
	Minolta AF 35-70mm F4	Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Brand	Minolta	Sigma
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Focal length	35-70mm	18-125mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/3.8
Weight	255 g	not listed
Length	52 mm	not listed
Filter thread	49 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	1 m	0.35 m closer
Max magnification	0.07×	0.26× larger
Optical design	6 elements / 6 groups	16 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor	screw-drive	HSM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Released	1985	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, aperture blades. Show all

Mount: Sony A both
Aperture blades: 7 both

Our notes

Minolta AF 35-70mm F4

Minolta AF 35-70mm F4: a standard zoom lens with a 35-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes