Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm
Viltrox
64 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 | Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 4 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | HD Nano Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.55 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 270 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55 | 1:10 |
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
Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (76th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.076score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm0.101score per dollar
Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
