Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN ContemporaryvsSony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
10-18mm / F2.8
15-27mm equiv.
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E 10-18mm F4 OSS
10-18mm / F4
15-27mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 12cm
When the E 10-18mm F4 OSS suits you better
- Weight30g lighter, so easier to carry
- StabilizationHas stabilization
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary64mm long × 72.2mm diameter
- E 10-18mm F4 OSS63.5mm long × 70mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary | Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 10mm | 10mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 18mm | 18mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 12cm | 25cm | −0.13m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.10× | +0.15x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 255g | 225g | +30g |
| Length | 64mm | 63.5mm | +0.5mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 70mm | +2.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 62mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2012 | +11year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary relative to E 10-18mm F4 OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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E 10-18mm F4 OSS
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