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
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Standard Zoom

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Standard Zoom

Panasonic
77 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sigma
98
Panasonic
81
Portrait
Sigma
90
Panasonic
76
Street
Sigma
88
Panasonic
65
Budget
Sigma
85
Panasonic
72
Video Cinema
Sigma
85
Panasonic
76
Macro
Sigma
83
Panasonic
69
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
80
Panasonic
68
Landscape
Sigma
77
Panasonic
76
Travel
Sigma
75
Panasonic
66

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mmPanasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Standard Zoom
Optics
Typezoomstandard-zoom
Focal Length Min16 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm105 mm
Elements1616
Groups1113
Aspherical Elements44
ED Elements5★4
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer Coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
Min Aperturef/2.8f/4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony EL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★1.18 kg
Filter Thread72 mm77 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping AF MotorAuto Focus
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—6 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm★300 mm
Max Magnification1:5.55★0.5x

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

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Standard Zoom

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average social proof (25th percentile)
  • Below average build (27th percentile)

Pricing

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm is $160 cheaper (1.2x less).

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.103score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Standard Zoom0.074score per dollar

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm offers 1.4x 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

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Standard Zoom

Newegg
$1,040
Best Buy
$1,050
Amazon
$1,298
Adorama
$1,298

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:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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View Details & Prices: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm View Details & Prices: Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Standard Zoom