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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

More zoom 3.1x vs 1x
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More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 19 mm
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More than 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT Learn more about
the Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Reasons to consider the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Slightly cheaper $199.00 vs $748.00
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The best price we've seen is $549 cheaper (3.8x less)
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Learn more about
the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
16-50mm f/2.8 DT:50 mm
19mm f/2.8 EX DN:19 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Wide angle lens

$199

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$218

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$200

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

Wide angle lens

$998

Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Fisheye lens

$298

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$669

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus M.Zuiko  17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$249

Panasonic Lumix  20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$428

Aperture Wider aperture
Panasonic Lumix G  14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325

Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$699

Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$199

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