Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Canon
68 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 | Canon L EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 21 |
| Groups | 11 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Air Sphere Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/100 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 1.64 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 980 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55★ | 0.31x |
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
Canon L EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
No current pricing available
Canon L EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
