Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Nikon
81 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Travel
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.07 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55★ | 0.20x |
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 AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
