Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm
Laowa
42 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 | Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | tilt-shift |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Water-Repellent Lens Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 14★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.75 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55 | 1:5.9 |
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 (84th percentile)84th %ile
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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.