Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary vs Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
Key differences
- —The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is 41g lighter (409g vs 450g).
- —At launch the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary cost $301 less ($899 vs $1,200).
- —For close-ups the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G reaches 0.23× vs 0.18×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 16–28mm
- 16–25mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 450g
- 409g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 77.2 × 102.6mm
- 74.8 × 91.4mm
- Volume
- 480 cm³
- 402 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.94 g/cm³
- 1.02 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀72mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.25m
- 0.17m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.18×
- 0.23×◆
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 11
- 16 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor
- Linear Motor (x2)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2022
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $899◆
- $1,200
- Sharpness
- 8.3
- 8.9◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.4
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.2
- 9.0◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.8
- 8.4◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.9
- 8.5◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8◆
- 8.4
Performance overlay
- 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
- FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
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