Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSMvsSony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
28mm F1.4 DG HSM
28mm / F1.4
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
16-35mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 28mm F1.4 DG HSM suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm 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
- 28mm F1.4 DG HSM133.7mm long × 82.8mm diameter
- FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM121.6mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 16mm | +12mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 28mm | 35mm | −7mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 28cm | — |
| Max magnification | — | 0.19× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 11blades | No data |
| Weight | — | 680g | No data |
| Length | 133.7mm | 121.6mm | +12.1mm |
| Diameter | 82.8mm | 88.5mm | −5.7mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 82mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2017 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 28mm F1.4 DG HSM relative to FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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28mm F1.4 DG HSM
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
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28mm F1.4 DG HSM in detailFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM in detailAll E-mount lenses