Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Samyang SYXP14-C
Samyang
20 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 | Samyang SYXP14-C | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 14 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 18 |
| Groups | 11 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.79 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55 | 1:12.5 |
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
Samyang SYXP14-C
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.076score per dollar
vs
Samyang SYXP14-C0.024score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm offers 3.2x 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 6 of 21 specs.
