Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8DG DN Contemporary Lens - Sony FE

Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8DG DN Contemporary Lens - Sony FE
(Sigma 4206965)

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• To Suit: Sony E-Mount
• Large F2.8 Constant Aperture
• 450g Compact Ultra Wide Zoom Lens
• FLD Elements & Aspherical Elements
• High Quality Build

Why buy the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8DG DN Contemporary Lens - Sony FE

The Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens is a compact, high-performance ultrawide zoom lens designed to enhance a photographer's toolkit. It offers a versatile range of focal lengths while maintaining a lightweight and portable form factor, all without compromising on optical excellence. With a swift f/2.8 constant aperture, this lens empowers photographers with faster shutter speeds in low-light conditions and excels in close-up photography due to its shallow depth of field.

High-Quality Optics: Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8DG DN contemporary lens utilizing two generous-sized aspherical lens elements and a strategically positioned set of five FLD glass elements, which share qualities akin to fluorite, this lens achieves a lightweight and compact build.

Wide Aperture: Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8DG DN contemporary lens has a wide maximum aperture of f/2.8, providing excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field.

Lightweight and Compact: Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8DG DN contemporary lens is lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry and ideal for travel photography.

Exceptional Build Quality

Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8DG DN contemporary lens is meticulously crafted from carefully chosen lightweight materials, such as Thermally Stable Composite (TSC), a polycarbonate with a thermal contraction rate comparable to aluminum, which ensures the lens operates at its highest level of performance, even in extreme temperature fluctuations. Both the metal and plastic components contract and expand at similar rates, maintaining optimal functionality in varying environmental conditions.

Features

Uncompromising Optical Performance with Compact Body

Employing state-of-the-art optical design technology, the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary lens stands out as a high-performance optic that excels in image quality despite its compact form. Thanks to two large-diameter aspherical lens elements and a well-arranged set of five FLD glass elements (with properties akin to fluorite), the lens maintains its lightweight and compact build while effectively combating lateral and axial chromatic aberrations that often degrade image quality in other ultra-wide designs. Leveraging modern digital correction capabilities, this lens achieves impressive image quality within its compact body. The constant F2.8 aperture produces a shallow depth of field for pleasing background blur, particularly beneficial for close-up shots. With nine rounded diaphragm blades, the bokeh appears smooth and circular, ensuring the background never distracts from the subject. SIGMA has also tackled issues like ghosting and lens flare, stemming from reflections inside the lens barrel, with the Super Multi-Layer Coating. As a result, the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary delivers vivid, high-contrast results even under challenging backlit conditions.

Convenient Form for More Freedom & Usability

The 16-28mm lens introduces a convenient front filter thread for easy attachment of neutral density and polarizing filters, catering to landscape photographers and filmmakers. With a silent and swift autofocus driven by a stepping motor, it's perfect for quiet shooting environments. The inner zoom mechanism maintains consistent length and balance throughout the zoom range, enhancing stability for gimbal use and handheld or vlog-style video recording. Remarkably compact at 100.6mm in length, 77.2mm in diameter, and a mere 450g, it competes favorably with wider-angle zoom lenses featuring slower maximum F4 apertures.

Exceptional Build Quality

Constructed from carefully selected lightweight materials, including Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) and polycarbonate with a thermal contraction rate similar to aluminum, this lens excels in maintaining peak performance even in environments with extreme temperature fluctuations, as both metal and plastic components contract and expand harmoniously. The precision and elegant simplicity of every component result from the exceptional craftsmanship and expertise of SIGMA's dedicated team, along with the company's unmatched manufacturing technology and rigorous quality control processes at its sole production facility in Aizu, Japan. The 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary lens, compact and lightweight, epitomizes a sophisticated yet versatile photographic tool. It strikes the perfect balance between portability and performance, catering to both photographers and filmmakers seeking exceptional results.

Sigma - The Company

Sigma was established over 50 years ago in Japan, and when it comes to crafting their lenses, they have an absolute dedication to quality and reliability; for consistent and flawless results from your camera, consider Sigma lenses and accessories. Sigma lenses are built to suit the major manufacturers we stock here, such as Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus and Panasonic.