Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryvsSony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
45mm / F2.8
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E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
18-105mm / F4
27-158mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight197g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 24cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-105mm in a single lens
- 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
- 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary48.2mm long × 64mm diameter
- E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS110mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 45mm | 18mm | +27mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 45mm | 105mm | −60mm |
| 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 | 24cm | 45cm | −0.21m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.11× | +0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 230g | 427g | −197g |
| Length | 48.2mm | 110mm | −61.8mm |
| Diameter | 64mm | 78mm | −14mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 72mm | −17mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2013 | +6year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary relative to E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
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