Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T vs Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Top Features
- 16-35mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 900g.
- Diameter: 83mm
- Length: 114mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.28m
- Max Magnification:0.24x
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Top Features
- 18-35mm Focal Range
- F1.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format:
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 810g.
- Diameter: 78mm
- Length: 121mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.28m
- Max Magnification:0.23x
Our Winner: Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T over Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
Focal Length – Wide
16mm
vs
18mm
2mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom
2.20x
vs
1.90x
More flexible focal coverage
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Max Sensor Coverage
35mm FF
vs
APS-C / DX
covers larger sensors
Length
114mm
vs
121mm
7mm shorter
Max Magnification
0.24x
vs
0.23x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Max Aperture – Wide
1.8
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.8
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Weight
810g
vs
900g
90g lighter
Diameter
78mm
vs
83mm
5mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread
72mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM vs Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM All Features
General
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
Brand
Sony
Sigma
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Zoom
Standard Zoom
Lens Mount
Sony Alpha
Sony Alpha
Max Format
35mm FF
APS-C / DX
Focal Range
16-35mm
18-35mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Unknown
Zoom Method
Rotary (internal)
Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom
–
–
Zoom Lock
–
–
Zoom Ratio
2.2X
1.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F1.8
Min Aperture
F22.0
F16.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
9
9
Optics
Optical Elements
17
17
Optical Groups
13
12
Special Elements
3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements
5 SLD glass elements, 4 glassmold aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.28m
0.28m
Max Magnification
0.24X
0.23X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
No
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
900g
810g
Diameter
83mm
78mm
Length
114mm
121mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Unknown
Filter Thread
77mm
72mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
petal shape hood
LH780-03
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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