Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Canon L-series EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM 24mm
Canon
58 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-series EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Sub Wavelength Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.65 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 239 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55★ | 0.17x |
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-series EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM 24mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.103score per dollar
vs
Canon L-series EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM 24mm0.051score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm offers 2.0x 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 4 of 21 specs.
