Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryvsTokina FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
16-28mm / F2.8
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FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF
20mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-28mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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
- FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF81.5mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Tokina FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 20mm | −4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 28mm | 20mm | +8mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 28cm | −0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.18× | 0.10× | +0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 450g | 465g | −15g |
| Length | 102.6mm | 81.5mm | +21.1mm |
| Diameter | 77.2mm | 73mm | +4.2mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 62mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2018 | +4year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary relative to FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF.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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FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF
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