Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryvsTamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
16-28mm / F2.8
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16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
16-30mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-30mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary102.6mm long × 77.2mm diameter
- 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2101.8mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 16mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 28mm | 30mm | −2mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 19cm | +0.06m |
| Max magnification | 0.18× | 0.19× | −0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 450g | 440g | +10g |
| Length | 102.6mm | 101.8mm | +0.8mm |
| Diameter | 77.2mm | 74.8mm | +2.4mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary relative to 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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