Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports (Sony E) vs Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS
Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports (Sony E) vs Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS
When comparing Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS and Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports (Sony E), which one is better?
1. Lens Mount Comparison
These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.
Winner: Tied
Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.
2. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 4 compared to the 5 - 6.3 aperture of Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports - (Sony E). This means that you get more light to your sensor using Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
3. Anamorphic Comparison
Neither Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS or Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports - (Sony E) are anamorphic lenses.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.
4. Lens Type Comparison
Both lenses are Zoom lenses, which means that you can choose both Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports - (Sony E) or Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS if you're looking for that type of lens.
Winner: Tied
Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.
5. Stabilization Comparison
Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports - (Sony E) and Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS both feature built-in image stabilization.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding image stabilization: When a lens features built-in stabilization, it will actively help you hold the image steady by adjusting the optical elements inside the lens to compensate for movements. Do remember that lens stabilization is not required, but it may be suitable depending on your specific needs.
6. Autofocus Comparison
Both lenses have autofocus, which means that they're both great at focusing targets while taking photographs or filming video. Just remember, most cameras do not offer good autofocus while filming video.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding autofocus: Lenses with autofocus help you focus when shooting pictures or video. If a lens only has manual focus it means that you have to focus manually by adjusting the focus wheel on the lens. Most cinema lenses do not use autofocus and are manual focus only.
7. Full Frame Comparison
Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports - (Sony E) covers a full frame sensor while Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS does not. If you have a full frame camera then Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports - (Sony E) is the only choice for you in this comparison.
Winner: Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports (Sony E)
Regarding full frame coverage: All lenses do not cover full frame sensors, but not all cameras are full frame cameras either. If a lens covers a full frame sensor it can be used on all cameras with a matching lens mount, both full frame and crop sensors, except for medium format cameras.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports (Sony E) and Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS:
| Sigma 150-600/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sports - (Sony E) | Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sigma | Sony |
| Weight | Missing | 1105 g |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 150 - 600 mm | 18 - 110 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 5 - 6.3 | 4 |
| Anamorphic | No | No |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Aperture Range | Missing | 4 - 22 |
| Filter Thread Diameter | Missing | 95 |
| Aperture Blades | Missing | 7 |
| Lens Groups | Missing | 15 |
| Lens Elements | Missing | 18 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Parfocal | Missing | Yes |
| Autofocus | Evet | Evet |
| Macro | Missing | No |
| Weather Seal | Missing | Yes |
| Full Frame Coverage | Yes | No |
| Lens Hood Included | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |