The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 and the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 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. Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 119mm. The Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 116mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 and the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 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. Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 550g, which means it is 230g (29%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS which has a weight of 780g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 and the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS have the same Filter thread size of 72mm .
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 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 FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 has a focal range of 20-200mm and
10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
30 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a focal range of 24-240mm and 10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 360mm .
