Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN
A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 16-28mm zoom range pairs with FLD and aspherical elements for sharp, consistent image quality. The 9-blade rounded diaphragm delivers smooth bokeh, and the bundled UV and CPL filters add immediate outdoor shooting value. This lens is best for landscape and interior photographers who need a bright, wide-angle zoom without the typical premium price.
Focal length 16-28mm
Aperture f/2.8
lens type zoom
38 Overall Score
Price CA$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong versatility (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average build (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-28mm | 28-300mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | 53.9 | 81.8 | 32.3 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 83.9 | 68.6 | 29.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 68 | 69.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 80.6 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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