Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Tamron
55 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 | Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 800 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55 | 1:5.1 |
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
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.076score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD0.101score per dollar
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD 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 6 of 21 specs.
