Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm
Sony
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 | Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 7 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55★ | 0.24x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
