Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 is lighter by 436g.
- Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 goes wider (16mm vs 24mm).
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM reaches further (70mm vs 28mm).
| Spec | FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 16-28mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2016 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 886.0 | 450 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 82 | 72 |
| Length mm | 136.0 | 102.6 |
| Diameter mm | 87.6 | 77.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.24 | 0.18 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
Sony's G Master standard zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 24-70mm at a constant f/2.8. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 across the range
- Dust and moisture resistant design
- 82mm front filter thread
Cons
- Weighs about 886 g, heavy for all-day carry
- No optical stabilization in the lens
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022
A compact wide-angle zoom for full-frame mirrorless with constant f/2.8 from Sigma's Contemporary line. It weighs about 450 g and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact and light for its range
- Screw-in filter thread
Cons
- Short zoom range
- Not as wide as 14-24mm options