Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSMvsSigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
18-35mm / F1.8
27-53mm equiv.
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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
24-105mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 28cm
When the 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-105mm 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
- 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM121mm long × 78mm diameter
- 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM109.4mm long × 88.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 24mm | −6mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 105mm | −70mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 45cm | −0.17m |
| Length | 121mm | 109.4mm | +11.6mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 88.6mm | −10.6mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 82mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2014 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM relative to 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
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