Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryvsZEISS Batis 2.8/18
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
16-28mm / F2.8
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Batis 2.8/18
18mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-28mm in a single lens
When the Batis 2.8/18 suits you better
- Weight120g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- Batis 2.8/1895mm long × 100mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 18mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 28mm | 18mm | +10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 25cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.18× | 0.10× | +0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 450g | 330g | +120g |
| Length | 102.6mm | 95mm | +7.6mm |
| Diameter | 77.2mm | 100mm | −22.8mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 77mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2016 | +6year |
| 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 Batis 2.8/18.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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Batis 2.8/18
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