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

$649
8-16 mm
autofocus 2x zoom lens
f/4.5-5.6
variable aperture Designed for APS-C Sony Alpha DT Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A77 and Sony SLT A58.

horizontal angle of view
111.5 - 72.6°
12.5-24.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

Cons

The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Poor telephoto lens
	16 mm

	Poor macro
	1:7.8 (0.1x)

	Narrow aperture
	f/4.5

The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha DT wide angle lenses

	Poor zoom range
	2x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	8 mm	above average
	Max focal length	16 mm	below average
	Zoom range	2x
	Magnification	1:7.8 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/4.5	below average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Sony Alpha DT
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	111.7°	unique
	Telephoto horizontal	72.8°	below average
	Wide vertical	88.5°	unique
	Telephoto vertical	52°	below average
	Wide diagonal	121°	above average
	Telephoto diagonal	83°	below average

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

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

Cons

The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha DT wide angle lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha lens?

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