Sony
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 vs
Sigma
19mm f/2.8 EX DN

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Image stabilization Sony SteadyShot vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 3.1x vs 1x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 19 mm
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 Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Learn more about
the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

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
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
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
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6:55 mm
19mm f/2.8 EX DN:19 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$798
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
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
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Lens

$149
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 T* ZM Leica-m

Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 T* ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$1,428
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon 18mm f/4 T* ZM Leica-m vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the Distagon 18mm f/4 T* ZM Leica-m vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Wide angle lens

$350
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3

Wildlife lens

$348
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$130
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

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

$299
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Leica 21mm Elmar-M

Leica 21mm Elmar-M

Wide angle lens

$2,995
Lowest price More expensive
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 21mm Elmar-M vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

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