Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN

Sigma
87 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
86 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sigma
91
Canon
77
Macro
Sigma
83
Canon
91
Street
Sigma
85
Canon
66
Portrait
Sigma
85
Canon
49
Video Cinema
Sigma
83
Canon
82
Budget
Sigma
83
Canon
79
Landscape
Sigma
73
Canon
79
Travel
Sigma
70
Canon
78
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
74
Canon
75

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DNCanon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min16 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm70 mm
Elements1615
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements4★2
ED Elements5★2
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony ECanon RF
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★0.49 kg
Filter Thread72 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping AF MotorSTM★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm239 mm★
Max Magnification1:5.551:4.2

Pros & Cons

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN

  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)

Pricing

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN is CA$344 cheaper (1.3x less).

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN0.069score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.054score per dollar

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN offers 1.3x better value for money

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN

Amazon.ca
CA$1,255
B&H Photo
CA$1,349

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Bestbuy.ca
CA$1,599
Amazon.ca
CA$1,599

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN wins 3 specs while Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM wins 4.

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

BudgetStreetPortraitProfessional

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

MacroTravelLandscape

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View Details & Prices: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN View Details & Prices: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM