Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryvsSony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
28-70mm / F2.8
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E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
16-70mm / F4
24-105mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* suits you better
- Weight162g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-70mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary103.5mm long × 72.2mm diameter
- E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*75mm long × 66.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 16mm | +12mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | 35cm | −0.16m |
| Max magnification | 0.33× | 0.23× | +0.10x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 470g | 308g | +162g |
| Length | 103.5mm | 75mm | +28.5mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 66.6mm | +5.6mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 55mm | +12mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2013 | +8year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary relative to E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
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