Sony
24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar
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Sigma
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar
Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar captures much more light, 2.6 f-stops
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
More magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:7.8 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 2x larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 224 g vs 0.6 kg
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 2.5x lighter
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar Learn more about
the Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Reasons to consider the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 2x vs 1x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $649.00 vs $1,098.00
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 The best price we've seen is $449 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Slightly better wide angle 8 mm vs 24 mm
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 3x better wide angle
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar:24 mm
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha:16 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$569
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha vs the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$423
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$199
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Low light lens

$1,698
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * vs the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar
Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,498
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 35mm f/1.4G vs the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$200
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$699
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Portrait lens

$273
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$748
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha
Olympus Zuiko 8mm f/3.5 ED

Olympus Zuiko 8mm f/3.5 ED

Fisheye lens

$699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Zuiko 8mm f/3.5 ED vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha

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