CameraDecision
  • CAMERAS
  • LENSES
  • TOOLS
    • Smart Find
    • 1-on-1 Comparison
  • BRANDS
    • Sony Cameras
    • Canon Cameras
    • Nikon Cameras
    • Pentax Cameras
    • Fujifilm Cameras
    • Olympus Cameras
    • Panasonic Cameras
    • Leica Cameras
    • Samsung Cameras
  • BODY TYPE
    • Mirrorless Cameras
    • DSLR Cameras
    • Compact Cameras
    • Bridge Cameras
    • Waterproof Cameras
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM vs Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM
x
Lens to replace
Change

Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM

SuperZoom | Sony Alpha

Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM

BUY from B&H PHOTO
Change
    
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM

SuperZoom | Sony Alpha

Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM

BUY from B&H PHOTO
Reasons to choose Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM over Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM
Focal Length - Tele 135mm vs 125mm 10mm more tele coverage
Optical Zoom 7.50x vs 6.90x more flexible coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 3.5 vs 3.8 faster lens at wide
Weight 398 g vs 490 g 92 g lighter
Length 86 mm vs 89 mm 3 mm shorter
Reasons to choose Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM over Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Price $329 vs $498 Cheaper by $169
Diaphragm Blades 7 vs better Bokeh
Max Magnification 0.26x vs 0.25x better close-up
Diameter 74 mm vs 76 mm 2 mm smaller in diameter
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM vs Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM
Brand Sony Sigma
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
Price $498.00 $328.99
Lens Type SuperZoom SuperZoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-135mm 18-125mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Unknown Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) No Zoom
Power Zoom No -
Zoom Lock Yes Yes
Zoom Ratio 7.5X 6.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6 F3.8 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F32.0 F22.0 - F36.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades unknown 7
Optics
Optical Elements 14 16
Optical Groups 11 12
Special Elements 2 aspheric elements, 1 extra-low dispersion glass element 2 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements 1 molded glass aspherical element 2 hybrid aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.45m 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.25X 0.26X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes No
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale No Yes
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown no
Physical Specs
Weight 398g 490g
Diameter 76mm 74mm
Length 86mm 89mm
Materials Unknown metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown No
Filter Thread 62mm 62mm
Filter Notes - Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Unknown Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
Report Report
FOLLOW US

Latest Lenses
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
35mm | F1.4 Wideangle Prime
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
17-70mm | F2.8 Standart Zoom
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG
24mm | F3.5 Wideangle Prime
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN
35mm | F2.0 Wideangle Prime
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN
65mm | F2.0 Standart Prime
Most Popular Lenses
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR
18-300mm | F3.5 - F6.3 SuperZoom
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
70-300mm | F4.0 - F5.6 Telephoto Zoom
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
50mm | F1.4 Standard Prime
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
24-240mm | F3.5 - F6.3 SuperZoom
Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
18-300mm | F3.5 - F6.3 SuperZoom
Copyright © 2020 by CameraDecision
About Feedback Privacy Cameras

Report a Correction