Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon
85 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 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55 | 1:4.55 |
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
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.