Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon
77 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG DN 45mm
Sigma
44 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG DN 45mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 45 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 17 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.68 kg★ | 4.13 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 2.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 240 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 | 1:4 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (75th percentile)
- Strong macro (74th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG DN 45mm
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average build (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Scores 77 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.