The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS 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. Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS with a length of 64mm, is 67mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS 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. Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS weighs 225g, 71% (570g) lighter than the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art's weight of 795g.
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has a focal range of 14-24mm and
1.7X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS 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.
