Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G vs Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary
Both are Sony E mount zooms for wide-angle and vlogging — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G | Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10-20mm | 20-60mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 | f/2.8-4 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary opens wider (f/2.8-4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G covers 10-20mm and the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary covers 20-60mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ GSee price on Amazon
Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG ContemporarySee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G and the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary?
The Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G is 10-20mm f/4 zoom, APS-C; the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary is 20-60mm f/2.8-4 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G or the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary?
The Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary — its f/2.8-4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G and Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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