IRIX Dragonfly 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 21mm
IRIX
37 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| IRIX Dragonfly 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 21mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 21 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 21 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 5★ |
| Coating | 1034 | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.55★ |
Pros & Cons
IRIX Dragonfly 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 21mm
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
