Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM § 03 Head to head
Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM vs Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6
Sigma 8–16mm f/4.5-5.6 has a wider field of view. Sony 11–18mm f/4.5-5.6 has a longer reach.
The Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is an 8–16mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom, and the Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 is an 11–18mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM 
Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM better than the Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6?
- Wider field of view (8mm vs 11mm)
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.24 m vs 0.25 m)
- Newer design (2010 vs 2006)
Why is the Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 better than the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM?
- Longer reach (18mm vs 16mm)
- 185 g lighter (360 g vs 545 g)
- 25 mm shorter (80.5 mm vs 105.7 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 11mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 11mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM | Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 8–16mm | 11–18mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22-29 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 545 g (19.22 oz) | 360 g (12.70 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 75 x 105.7 mm | 83 x 80.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.24 m (9.45 inches) ◆ | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Optical construction | 15 elements / 11 groups | 15 elements in 12 groups |
| Filter size | — | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA, Pentax K, Canon EF-S | Sony A |
| Released | 2010 | 2006 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 105.7 × 75 mm
- 80.5 × 83 mm
The Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is 25 mm longer and 185 g heavier than the Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6.
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Sample frames
Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM or the Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6?
- The Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 weighs 360 g, 185 g less than the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM (545 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM or the Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6?
- The Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM focuses down to 0.24 m, against 0.25 m for the Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6.
- Is the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM or the Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 11mm.
- Is the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM or the Sony DT 11-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 11mm.
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