Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm

Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

Fujifilm
74 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sigma
98
Fujifilm
79
Portrait
Sigma
90
Fujifilm
51
Street
Sigma
88
Fujifilm
63
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
80
Fujifilm
87
Budget
Sigma
85
Fujifilm
75
Video Cinema
Sigma
85
Fujifilm
81
Macro
Sigma
83
Fujifilm
58
Landscape
Sigma
77
Fujifilm
81
Travel
Sigma
75
Fujifilm
71

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mmFujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min16 mm50 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm140 mm
Elements1623
Groups1116
Aspherical Elements4★—
ED Elements56★
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer CoatingNano-GI (Gradient Index) coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountSony EFujifilm X
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★0.99 kg
Filter Thread72 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping AF MotorTriple Linear Motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm★1.00 m
Max Magnification1:5.55★0.12x

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

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

  • Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average macro (28th percentile)

Pricing

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm is CA$961 cheaper (1.8x less).

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.076score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm0.034score per dollar

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm offers 2.2x better value for money

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm

Amazon.ca
CA$1,199
B&H Photo
CA$1,349

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm

Amazon.ca
CA$2,160
B&H Photo
CA$2,309

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitProfessionalVideo Cinema

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm Better at:

LandscapeWildlife Sports

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View Details & Prices: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm View Details & Prices: Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 140mm