Lens Comparison
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary vs Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS
Key Differences
- Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS has a better weight (225g (7.9 oz) vs 1140g (2.51 lb)).
- Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 120 cm).
- Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS has a better length (63.8mm vs 196.6mm).
- Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/5).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 10-18mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | − | 12 |
| Optical Groups | − | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 15-27mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 120 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $759 | $749 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 62mm |
| Diameter | 86mm | 70.8mm |
| Length | 196.6mm | 63.8mm |
| Weight | 1140g (2.51 lb) | 225g (7.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |







