Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm
36 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 | Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 6 |
| Groups | 11 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 15★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | Full-Frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 750 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55★ | — |
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
Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II 75mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
