The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G 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 24-105mm F4 G OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM with a length of 109mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS's 83mm 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 24-105mm F4 G OSS weighs 663g, 25% (222g) lighter than the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM's weight of 885g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-105mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.
