The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM and the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM with a length of 81mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II's 73mm diameter.
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. Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II weighs 295g, 37% (175g) lighter than the Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM's weight of 470g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sigma SA and Nikon F (DX) mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM has a focal range of 10-20mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II has a focal range of 28-70mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 105mm.
