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
Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm

Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm

Fujifilm
57 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sigma
98
Fujifilm
70
Portrait
Sigma
90
Fujifilm
48
Street
Sigma
88
Fujifilm
55
Budget
Sigma
85
Fujifilm
53
Video Cinema
Sigma
85
Fujifilm
72
Macro
Sigma
83
Fujifilm
54
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
80
Fujifilm
74
Landscape
Sigma
77
Fujifilm
61
Travel
Sigma
75
Fujifilm
46

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mmFujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm
Optics
Typezoomsuper-telephoto
Focal Length Min16 mm500 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm500 mm
Elements1621
Groups1114
Aspherical Elements4★0
ED Elements57★
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer Coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/5.6
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony EFujifilm X
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★1.38 kg
Filter Thread72 mm95 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping AF MotorLinear motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm★2.75 m
Max Magnification1:5.55★0.2x

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

Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average build (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
  • Below average macro (27th percentile)

Pricing

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm is $2,719 cheaper (4.1x less).

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.103score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm0.016score per dollar

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm offers 6.4x 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

Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm

Amazon
$3,599
Adorama
$3,600
B&H Photo
$3,600
Best Buy
$3,600
Best Buy
$3,600

Verdict

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

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 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: Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm