Sigma 16-28mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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Specifications
Brand | Sigma |
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Category | Ultra-Wide Angle, Wide Angle |
Prime or Zoom | Zoom |
Focus Type | Auto |
Focal length (mm) | 16-28 |
Aperture (max) | 2.8 |
Filter Size (mm) | 72 |
Weight (g) | 450 |
Length (mm) | 101 |
Diameter (mm) | 77 |
Weather Sealed | ✔ |
Image Stabilization | ✘ |
Min. focus distance (m) | 0.25 |
Max. magnification | 0.18 |
Release Year | 2022 |
Release Price (USD) | 899 |

Description and Reviews
From Sigma:
A high performance compact ultra-wide zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture. The full-frame Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary combines exceptional optical quality, a bright F2.8 constant aperture and a robust and lightweight body, opening up new possibilities for L-Mount and Sony E-mount shooters who need professional results in a compact package.
With its excellent field curvature correction, the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is able to achieve exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness, which is essential for most wide-angle applications. It boasts five FLD elements and four aspherical lens elements to ensure optimal image quality with minimal aberrations. The lens has an inner zoom mechanism that keeps overall length consistent throughout the entire zoom range, helping it feel balanced in the hand. The inner zoom also means the lens’ center of gravity stays fairly constant, so it’s perfect for gimbal use. A front filter thread allows filters to be attached more easily.
The lens boasts an exceptionally compact form-factor, weighing in at just 450g and measuring just 100.6mm in length*, which makes it a highly practical optic that is portable enough for everyday shooting. It’s especially appealing for landscape, wedding and travel photographers who need to carry their kit for long periods.
Lightweight, versatile and extremely capable, Sigma’s 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary offers photographers effortless freedom at the ultra-wide end.
Reviews:
- Cameralabs: Sigma 16-28mm f2.8 DG DN review, Gordon Laing, June 2022
- DPReview: [Hands-on with the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary], dpreview staff, June 2022
- PetaPixel: Sigma 16-28mm DG DN Lens Review: Great Optics for a Modest Price, Ryan Mense, June 2022
- Dustin Abbot: Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Review, June 2022
- Photography Blog: Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Review, Mark Goldstein, Sep 2022
- The Phoblograher: SIGMA 16-28MM F2.8 CONTEMPORARY REVIEW: WIDE WHIMSY, ON THE CHEAP, Hillary Grigonis, Mar 2023
YouTube:
- DPReview TV: Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Review, Jun 2022
- Gordon Laing: Sigma 16-28mm f2.8 DG DN REVIEW: best value wide zoom?, Jun 2022
- Tony & Chelsea Northrup: Sigma 16-28mm f2.8 Review: BUDGET Ultrawide Lens for Full-Frame Cameras, Jun 2022
- Manny Ortiz: The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8// Beautiful Optics, Mediocre Autofocus., Jun 2022
- Pav SZ: Sigma 16-28mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary - Just WOW!, Jun 2022
- Three Blind Men and An Elephant: Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary: SHOCKINGLY Good!, Jun 2022
- Dunna Did It: Could The Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f2.8 Be The Best Wide Angle Zoom For Full Frame Sony E-Mount?, Sep 2022