Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
vs
Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF
Tokina
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
No customer feedback yet
Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF
85 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm F2.8 lens is highly praised for its build quality, sharpness, and value, especially for crop sensor cameras. Users love it for real estate video and astrophotography, noting minimal distortion and great color rendition. However, autofocus is slow and noisy, and it's not ideal for full-frame cameras or birding. Overall, it's a solid workhorse for wide-angle needs.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Great value for money
- Minimal distortion
- Good color rendition
Cons
- Slow autofocus
- Loud autofocus noise
- Soft edges at 11mm
- Not for full-frame cameras
- Not for birding photography
Build quality 4
Image quality 5
Value for money 4
Autofocus performance 2
Compatibility 6
Distortion 2
Scores
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 11 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ | 1:11 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Strong versatility (67th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
