Lens Comparison
Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary vs Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary
Key Differences
- Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
- Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.28x).
- Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary has a better price (msrp) ($549 vs $699).
- Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary has a better length (61.4mm vs 73.3mm).
- Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary has a better weight (225g (7.9 oz) vs 260g (9.2 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 10-18mm | 17mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 15-27mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 12 cm | 13 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 0.5x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $699 | $549 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 67.2mm | 62mm |
| Length | 73.3mm | 61.4mm |
| Weight | 260g (9.2 oz) | 225g (7.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
