Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
87 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Professional
Street
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| 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 | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55★ | 0.29x |
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 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 87 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
