Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm
Tamron
70 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Portrait
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm | Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | eBAND and Fluorine Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | Ultrasonic Silent Drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 1.49 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55 | 1:3.6 |
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
Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
