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
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm

Nikon
74 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sigma
98
Nikon
73
Portrait
Sigma
90
Nikon
73
Street
Sigma
88
Nikon
67
Budget
Sigma
85
Nikon
77
Video Cinema
Sigma
85
Nikon
68
Macro
Sigma
83
Nikon
58
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
80
Nikon
80
Landscape
Sigma
77
Nikon
77
Travel
Sigma
75
Nikon
72

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mmNikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min16 mm70 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm300 mm
Elements1617
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements4★1
ED Elements5★1
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer CoatingSuper Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4.5
Min Aperturef/2.84.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony ENikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★0.74 kg
Filter Thread72 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping AF MotorAF-S
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm★1.50 m
Max Magnification1:5.55★0.25x

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

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm

  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average macro (29th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm is $407 cheaper (1.9x less).

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.103score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm0.157score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm offers 1.5x 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

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm

Amazon
$473
Newegg
$655

Verdict

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

Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitProfessionalVideo Cinema

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