The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 11mm F1.8 and the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C 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 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Sony E 11mm F1.8 with a length of 58mm, is 17mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 11mm F1.8 has a larger diameter of 66mm compared to the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 11mm F1.8 and Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 11mm F1.8 and the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C 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 11mm F1.8 weighs 181g, which means it is 109g (37%) lighter than the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C which has a weight of 290g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony E 11mm F1.8 and the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C have the same Filter thread size of 55mm .
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 11mm F1.8 and the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Leica L and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Sony E 11mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 11mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
16.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C has a focal range of 18-50mm and 2.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
