Sony
28mm f/2.8
 vs
Sigma
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 28mm f/2.8
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
Help
 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 28mm f/2.8 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Shorter 43 mm vs 81 mm
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 Around 50% shorter
Slightly lighter 185 g vs 470 g
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 2.5x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 71 mm vs 84 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Sony 28mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Sony 28mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
More zoom 2x vs 1x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 10 mm vs 28 mm
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 2.8x better wide angle
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

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
28mm f/2.8:28 mm
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha:20 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
28mm f/2.8:1:7.7 (0.1x)
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha:1:6.7 (0.1x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
28mm f/2.8:1x
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha:2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$218
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$218
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

Sony 28mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$899
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Weight Heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha vs the 28mm f/2.8
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 Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 28mm f/2.8
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS / vs the 28mm f/2.8
Sony 20mm f/2.8

Sony 20mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$348
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 20mm f/2.8 vs the 28mm f/2.8
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Sony-alpha

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$119
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Sony-alpha vs the 28mm f/2.8

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$798
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
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

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

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