Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN § 03 Head to head
Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN vs Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Sigma 16–28mm f/2.8 is 97 g lighter. Sony 16–35mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
The Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN is a 16–28mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is a 16–35mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
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Key differences
Why is the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN better than the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II?
- 97 g lighter (450 g vs 547 g)
- 11 mm shorter (100.6 mm vs 111.5 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (72 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II better than the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN?
- Longer reach (35mm vs 28mm)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.22 m vs 0.25 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN has the edge: it is 97 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN has the edge: it is 97 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16–28mm | 16–35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 450 g (15.87 oz) ◆ | 547 g (1.21 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100.6 x 77.2 mm | 88 mm (diameter) x 111.5 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) | 0.22 m (8.66 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.32x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 (rounded) ◆ |
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 11 groups | 15 elements in 12 groups, including three XA (extreme aspherical), one aspherical, one ED aspherical, two ED, and one Super ED elements |
| Filter size | 72 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Price | $989 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 100.6 × 77.2 mm
- 111.5 × 88 mm
The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is 11 mm longer and 97 g heavier than the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN.
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Sample frames
Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN or the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II?
- The Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN weighs 450 g, 97 g less than the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II (547 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN or the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II?
- The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II focuses down to 0.22 m, against 0.25 m for the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN.
- Do the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN or the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN has the edge: it is 97 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN or the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sigma C 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN has the edge: it is 97 g lighter to carry.
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