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
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH

Leica
71 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sigma
98
Leica
83
Portrait
Sigma
90
Leica
82
Street
Sigma
88
Leica
68
Video Cinema
Sigma
85
Leica
86
Budget
Sigma
85
Leica
69
Macro
Sigma
83
Leica
69
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
80
Leica
74
Landscape
Sigma
77
Leica
72
Travel
Sigma
75
Leica
60

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mmLeica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min16 mm70 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm200 mm
Elements1620
Groups1115
Aspherical Elements4★3
ED Elements57★
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer CoatingHydrophobe Aqua-Dura coating on external lenses
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades9★—
Build
MountSony EL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★1.54 kg
Filter Thread72 mm82 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping AF MotorAutofocus
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—3.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm★650 mm
Max Magnification1:5.551:5.1

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

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH

  • Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile

Pricing

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm is $2,511 cheaper (3.9x less).

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.103score per dollar
vs
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH0.021score per dollar

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm offers 4.9x 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

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH

Amazon
$3,391
Adorama
$3,525
B&H Photo
$3,550

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalWildlife Sports

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View Details & Prices: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm View Details & Prices: Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH