Sony FE 28-70mm F2 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
- Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 is lighter by 468g.
- Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 goes wider (16mm vs 28mm).
- Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM reaches further (70mm vs 28mm).
| Spec | FE 28-70mm F2 GM | 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-70mm | 16-28mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2024 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 918.0 | 450 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 86 | 72 |
| Length mm | 139.8 | 102.6 |
| Diameter mm | 92.9 | 77.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | 0.18 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM
Fast standard zoom for full-frame E-mount offering a constant f/2 aperture across 28-70mm. It is intended to cover several prime focal lengths in one lens.
Pros
- f/2 across the whole zoom range
- Wider aperture than a 24-70mm f/2.8
- Linear focus motors
Cons
- Heavier than f/2.8 zooms at about 918 g
- Starts at 28mm
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