Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
Canon
72 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm | Canon L EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 1.05 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 1.20 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55★ | 0.21x |
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
Canon L EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.103score per dollar
vs
Canon L EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM0.143score per dollar
Canon L EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
