Sigma DC 883101 18mm
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Sigma DC 883101 18mm
This Sigma 18-250mm all-in-one zoom lens has won over most users with its flexibility and convenience for travel, despite some optical compromises. Several verified buyers praise the weight, build quality, and image stabilization, calling it a solid value for amateur photographers who want to avoid lugging multiple lenses. A few note issues like lens creep, slight distortion, and a noticeable click when the sleep mode activates, but these are widely seen as acceptable trade-offs for the range. Overall, it's a recommended "do-it-all" lens that balances price, portability, and performance well.
Pros
- Great all-in-one zoom range
- Lightweight for a superzoom
- Good image stabilization
- Solid build quality
- Good value versus Canon alternatives
Cons
- Lens creep when pointed down
- Audible click in sleep mode
- Manual focus adjustment needed after zoom
- Some pincushion and barrel distortion
- Slight vignetting at extremes
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM lens is a notable upgrade from the kit 18-55mm, offering a constant fast aperture, silent autofocus, and superior image quality. Users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and build, though they note it is heavier and bulkier. A few refurbished units had minor scratches or early malfunction, but overall the lens is highly recommended for Sony Alpha APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Constant F2.8 aperture
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent image sharpness and contrast
- Pleasing bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Some units have early malfunctions
- Not compatible with full-frame cameras
- Moderate flare issue
- Limited zoom range to 50mm
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma DC 883101 18mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma DC 883101 18mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.