Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Both are Pentax K lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You need more reach: 55mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.34× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 67.5 mm vs 131.5 mm long
Pick the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You shoot full frame: the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 6
Spec differences
15 differences| Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL | Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Pentax
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-55mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
220 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
67.5 mm
shorter
|
131.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
slimmer
|
102 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.34×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
6
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
16 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2008
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
A 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. A popular general-purpose zoom for Pentax APS-C cameras.
Our notes
Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
The Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4 for Pentax K mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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