Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55★ | 0.2x |
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.076score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.204score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm wins 6 specs while Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm wins 5.
