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
Artra Lab Nonikkor 11mm f/1.8 11mm

Artra Lab Nonikkor 11mm f/1.8 11mm

Artra Lab
54 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sigma
98
Artra Lab
35
Portrait
Sigma
90
Artra Lab
33
Street
Sigma
88
Artra Lab
36
Budget
Sigma
85
Artra Lab
38
Video Cinema
Sigma
85
Artra Lab
29
Macro
Sigma
83
Artra Lab
62
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
80
Artra Lab
27
Landscape
Sigma
77
Artra Lab
42
Travel
Sigma
75
Artra Lab
34

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mmArtra Lab Nonikkor 11mm f/1.8 11mm
Optics
Typezoomwide-angle
Focal Length Min16 mm11 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm11 mm
Elements1613
Groups119
Aspherical Elements4★—
ED Elements5★—
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer CoatingMultilayer Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades910★
Build
MountSony EFujifilm X
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.45 kg0.35 kg★
Filter Thread72 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping AF Motormanual focus only
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm180 mm★
Max Magnification1:5.55★—

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

Artra Lab Nonikkor 11mm f/1.8 11mm

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong build (71st percentile)
  • Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Artra Lab Nonikkor 11mm f/1.8 11mm is CA$670 cheaper (2.3x less).

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.076score per dollar
vs
Artra Lab Nonikkor 11mm f/1.8 11mm0.102score per dollar

Artra Lab Nonikkor 11mm f/1.8 11mm offers 1.3x 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

Artra Lab Nonikkor 11mm f/1.8 11mm

B&H Photo
CA$529

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.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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