Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm
Sony
61 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Sigma
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm
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Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 245 reviews
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast f/1.4 aperture, and beautiful bokeh, making it a favorite for low-light and portrait photography on APS-C cameras. Users consistently highlight its solid build quality and excellent value for money. However, some reviewers report inconsistent autofocus, particularly at longer distances, and occasional chromatic aberration or vignetting wide open. A few copies have exhibited noisy or unreliable AF motors, especially in video mode.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus at distance
- Chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting wide open
- Noisy AF motor in some copies
- Soft corners at f/1.4
Image quality 45
Autofocus performance 30
Build quality 28
Low light performance 25
Value for money 22
Bokeh 18
Scores
Portrait
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Macro
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 13 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 4 | 9 |
| Groups | 4 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | HSM |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 10 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.14★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (66th percentile)
- Below average optical (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm0.551score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm0.255score per dollar
Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
