Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm
Altura Photo
43 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm | Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 8 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multi-layer lens coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 9.14 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong bokeh (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (27th percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.076score per dollar
vs
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm0.096score per dollar
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
