Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm
Nikon
60 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm | Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.07 kg★ | 0.47 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm0.374score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.135score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
