Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
87 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Professional
Budget
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer 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 | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN wins 5 specs while Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS wins 3.