Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 64mm. The Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C with a length of 49mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C weighs 225g, 13% (35g) lighter than the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C's weight of 260g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica TL2 , Leica TL and Leica T Typ 701 .
Sony E , Fujifilm X and Canon RF mounts.
Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C has a focal range of 10-18mm and
1.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-27mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 17mm.
