Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
64 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm
Sony
77 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Budget
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Macro
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.35 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 240 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3★ | 0.19x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE SELP1635G 16-35mm
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
