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
Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 35mm

Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 35mm

Laowa
44 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sigma
98
Laowa
35
Portrait
Sigma
90
Laowa
36
Street
Sigma
88
Laowa
30
Budget
Sigma
85
Laowa
38
Video Cinema
Sigma
85
Laowa
26
Macro
Sigma
83
Laowa
66
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
80
Laowa
25
Landscape
Sigma
77
Laowa
44
Travel
Sigma
75
Laowa
30

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mmLaowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 35mm
Optics
Typezoomtilt-shift
Focal Length Min16 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm35 mm
Elements1614
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements4★—
ED Elements5★—
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer CoatingWater-Repellent Front Element Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades915★
Build
MountSony ENikon Z
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★1.35 kg
Filter Thread72 mm77 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping AF Motormanual focus only
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm228 mm★
Max Magnification1:5.551:2

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

Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 35mm

  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong optical (69th percentile)
  • Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average build (23rd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm is $369 cheaper (1.4x less).

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.103score per dollar
vs
Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 35mm0.035score per dollar

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm offers 2.9x better value for money

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm

Best Buy
$880
Newegg
$974
B&H Photo
$989
Adorama
$989
Amazon
$989

Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 35mm

Adorama
$1,249
B&H Photo
$1,249

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.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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View Details & Prices: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm View Details & Prices: Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 35mm