Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm

Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm

Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm

Nikon
44 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sigma
98
Nikon
55
Portrait
Sigma
90
Nikon
33
Street
Sigma
88
Nikon
40
Budget
Sigma
85
Nikon
47
Video Cinema
Sigma
85
Nikon
49
Macro
Sigma
83
Nikon
51
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
80
Nikon
55
Landscape
Sigma
77
Nikon
57
Travel
Sigma
75
Nikon
42

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mmNikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm
Optics
Typezoomsuper-telephoto
Focal Length Min16 mm500 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm500 mm
Elements1619
Groups1111
Aspherical Elements4★1
ED Elements5★3
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer CoatingNano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings, Fluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/32
Min Aperturef/2.8f/5.6
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony ENikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★1.45 kg
Filter Thread72 mm95 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping AF MotorSilent Wave Motor
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm★3.00 m
Max Magnification1:5.551:5.55

Pros & Cons

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm

  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile

Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average build (21st percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)

Pricing

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm is $2,117 cheaper (3.4x less).

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm0.103score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm0.015score per dollar

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm offers 6.9x better value for money

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm

Best Buy
$880
Newegg
$974
B&H Photo
$989
Adorama
$989
Amazon
$989

Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm

Adorama
$2,997
B&H Photo
$2,997
Amazon
$3,065
Newegg
$3,150

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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View Details & Prices: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm View Details & Prices: Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm