Sony
DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
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Sigma
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Slightly wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/3.8
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 At its widest, the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 captures marginally more light, 0.2 f-stops
Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 Learn more about
the Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly more magnification 1:3.8 (0.3x) vs 1:4.5 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 125 mm vs 105 mm
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 Around 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $339.00 vs $648.00
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 The best price we've seen is $309 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly more zoom 6.9x vs 6.6x
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 Around 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Great zoom Help
DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6:6.6x
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:6.9x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6:6.6x
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:6.9x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6:105 mm
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:125 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$200
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$748
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$648
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Compare the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$898
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$218
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$399
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$107 - $197
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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