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Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens Compared to the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens
| Specifications | Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 16/11 | 15/12 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 107.0° – 75.4° | 107°-63° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 15.9 oz (450g) | 19.3 oz (547g) |
| Actual Weight | 15.9 oz (451.3g) | 19.3 oz (547.7g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.2 oz (33.6g) | 0.7 oz (20.5g) |
| In-Use Weight | 17.1 oz (484.9g) | 20.1 oz (568.2g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.04 x 3.96” (77.2 x 100.6mm) | 3.46 x 4.39” (87.8 x 111.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.04 x 4.26” (77 x 108.2mm) | 3.46 x 4.6” (87.9 x 116.8mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.26” (108.2mm) | 4.91” (124.8mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | Y / N | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.31” (8mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.58 x 1.39” (90.9 x 35.2mm) | 3.84 x 1.06” (97.5 x 26.8mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.2 - 5.2” (132 - 132mm) | 5.42 - 5.73” (137.6 - 145.6mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.73” / 1.12” (18.5mm / 28.5mm) | 0.89” / 0.89” (22.5mm / 22.5mm) |
| Filter Size | 72mm UV ► CP ► | 82mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Stepping Motor | Quad XD Linear |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 360° | 140° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.84” (250mm) | 8.7” (221mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.57” / 9.57” (243mm / 243mm) | 7.95” / 8.31” (202mm / 211mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.18x | 0.32x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 60° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / LH756-01 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH177 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 16mm = 1.99' 20mm = 2.55' 24mm = 3.00' 28mm = 3.44' |
16mm = 2.09' 20mm = 2.50' 24mm = 2.94' 28mm = 3.40' 35mm = 4.17' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 16mm = 607mm 20mm = 777mm 24mm = 913mm 28mm = 1048mm |
16mm = 636mm 20mm = 762mm 24mm = 897mm 28mm = 1036mm 35mm = 1271mm |
| Review | Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens |
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