Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN ContemporaryvsSony E 11mm F1.8
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
10-18mm / F2.8
15-27mm equiv.
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E 11mm F1.8
11mm / F1.8
17mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 10-18mm in a single lens
When the E 11mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight74g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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 11mm F1.857.5mm long × 66mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary | Sony E 11mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 10mm | 11mm | −1mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 18mm | 11mm | +7mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 12cm | 12cm | −0.00m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.13× | +0.12x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 255g | 181g | +74g |
| Length | 64mm | 57.5mm | +6.5mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 66mm | +6.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 55mm | +12mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary relative to E 11mm F1.8.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 11mm F1.8
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