Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm
Sony
66 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Video Cinema
Budget
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | XD linear motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3★ | 0.25x |
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 social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.089score per dollar
vs
Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm0.073score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
