Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III 40mm
KIPON
40 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 | KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/0.85 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 1.15 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 750 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55 | 1:20 |
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
KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III 40mm
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.076score per dollar
vs
KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III 40mm0.022score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
