PixelMeter

Compare Lenses

Search lenses by name or brand

1 lens

Clear all
Lenses compared side by side
Certified Keeper Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
88 PixelMeter Score 29 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Excellent sharpness and optical quality
  • Gimbal-friendly internal zoom and focus
  • Compact and lightweight build
  • Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus
  • Affordable price point
Cons Cons
  • Lack of weather sealing and premium physical controls
  • Significant barrel and pincushion distortion
  • Limited zoom range compared to 16-35mm lenses
  • Susceptibility to flare and chromatic aberration
  • Inconsistent autofocus and focus breathing

Launch price Launch price $899
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 16-28mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 25 cm (0.18x)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepping motor
Weight & size Weight & size 450g (15.9 oz) · 77.2 x 100.6 mm (3.04 x 3.96 in)

Announcement date Announcement date June 1, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $899
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series Contemporary

Elements Elements 16
Groups Groups 11
Special elements Special elements 5 FLD, 4 aspherical
Coatings Coatings Super Multi-Layer Coating
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating No

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 16mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 28mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 107° - 75.4°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepping motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 25 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.18x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring No
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 450g (15.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 77.2mm (3.04 in)
Length Length 100.6mm (3.96 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Mount gasket only
Barrel material Barrel material Thermally Stable Composite
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood LH756-01 petal, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported