Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN
A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 16-28mm zoom range pairs with FLD and aspherical elements for sharp, consistent image quality. The 9-blade rounded diaphragm delivers smooth bokeh, and the bundled UV and CPL filters add immediate outdoor shooting value. This lens is best for landscape and interior photographers who need a bright, wide-angle zoom without the typical premium price.
Focal length 16-28mm
Aperture f/2.8
lens type zoom
39 Overall Score
Price $1,089
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong versatility (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-28mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 544 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | 53.6 | 81.6 | 33.4 | 14.1 | 21.3 | 83.8 | 68.7 | 28 | 37.2 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 86.8 | 69.8 | 85.2 | 91.1 | 83.8 | 89.5 | 84.5 | 82.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 86.8 | 76.1 | 85.2 | 88.4 | 83.8 | 68 | 68.1 | 37.2 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 81.6 | 85.9 | 50.7 | 86.8 | 83.8 | 80.4 | 84.5 | 97 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 75.1 | 73.4 | 40 | 79.1 | 77 | 95.8 | 89.1 | 82.9 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.6 | 23.4 | 72.9 | 79.4 | 86.8 | 20.6 | 77.4 | 89.1 | 98.6 |
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