Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G 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 faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 is lighter by 38g.
- Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 goes wider (16mm vs 20mm).
- Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G reaches further (70mm vs 28mm).
| Spec | FE 20-70mm F4 G | 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 20-70mm | 16-28mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2023 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 488.0 | 450 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 72 |
| Length mm | 99.0 | 102.6 |
| Diameter mm | 78.7 | 77.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Max magnification | 0.39 | 0.18 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
A wide-to-standard full-frame zoom for Sony E-mount with constant f/4. It starts at 20mm, wider than the common 24mm standard zoom.
Pros
- 20mm wide end
- Constant f/4 aperture
- Compact at about 488 g
Cons
- Slower than f/2.8 zooms
- No 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