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Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art vs Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS

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Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art vs Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art for the E Mount and the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS for the E Mount, two Wideangle Zoom lenses from Sigma and Sony.

We will start by looking briefly at the main specs of these two lenses, and in the next section, we will start analyzing them in more detail and listing the pros and cons of each lens.

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art Key Specs

  • 14-24mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 795g.
  • Diameter: 85mm
  • Length: 131mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.28m
  • Max Magnification: 0.14x

Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS Key Specs

  • 10-18mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 225g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 64mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.25m
  • Max Magnification: 0.1x

What type of photography are the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS lenses good for?

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:

Photography Type Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
Bird/WildlifePoorPoor
SportsPoorPoor
PortraitFairFair
TravelAverageAverage
StreetAverageAverage
WeddingFairFair
Walk AroundAverageAverage
VloggingGoodGood
LandscapeVery GoodVery Good
MacroPoorPoor

Size and Weight Comparison

The size of a lens is an important deciding factor 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.

The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer 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.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.

Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
122mm
89mm 680g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
88mm
81mm 353g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Lens Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
99mm
78mm 518g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A
86mm
73mm 335g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD Lens Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III
mm
mm 420g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM
137mm
98mm 847g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Lens Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
117mm
87mm 565g Amazon B&H Photo
Venus Laowa 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 FE Zoom Lens Venus 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
91mm
61mm 496g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is also available in Leica L mount.

Focal Range

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has a focal range of 14-24mm and 1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21 - 36mm.
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.

Reasons to choose Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art over Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS

Focal Length - Tele 24mm vs 18mm 6mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 2.8 vs 4 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2.8 vs 4 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 11 vs 7 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Max Sensor Coverage 35mm FF vs APS-C / DX covers larger sensors
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification 0.14x vs 0.1x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS over Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Focal Length - Wide 10mm vs 14mm 4mm Wider coverage
Image Stabilization Yes vs No Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Optical Zoom 1.80x vs 1.70x More flexible focal coverage
Weight 225g vs 795g 570g lighter
Diameter 70mm vs 85mm 15mm smaller in diameter
Length 64mm vs 131mm 67mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.25m vs 0.28m can focus closer to the subject


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Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art vs Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Sigma Sony
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type Wideangle Zoom Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF APS-C / DX
Focal Range 14-24mm 10-18mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black -
Zoom Method No Zoom Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom - -
Zoom Lock - -
Zoom Ratio 1.7X 1.8X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F4.0
Min Aperture F22 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 11 7
Optics
Optical Elements 18 10
Optical Groups 13 8
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.28m 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.14X 0.1X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes No
Focus Method Internal -
Distance Scale No -
DoF Scale No -
Distance Scale No -
Focus Distance Limiter No No
Physical Specs
Weight 795g 225g
Diameter 85mm 70mm
Length 131mm 64mm
Materials Magnesium alloy -
Weather Sealing Yes No
Filter Thread - 62mm
Hood Supplied Yes -
Tripod Collar No No
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