Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E vs Sony E 16mm F/2.8

Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E vs Sony E 16mm F/2.8

When comparing Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony E 16mm F/2.8 which weighs 67 g, compared to the loser Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E which weighs 1160 g.

Winner: Sony E 16mm F/2.8

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony E 16mm F/2.8 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 24 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 112 cm for Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E.

Winner: Sony E 16mm F/2.8

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E and Sony E 16mm F/2.8:

	Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E	Sony E 16mm F/2.8
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Sony
Weight	1160 g	67 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	100 - 400 mm	16 mm
Largest Aperture	5 - 6.3	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	112 cm	24 cm
Type	Zoom	Prime
Filter Thread	67	49
Stabilization	Yes	No
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	No
Stabilization Type	Sigma Optical Stabilizer (OS)	Missing