SIGMA 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary SONY E
EFFORTLESS FREEDOM
A high-performance compact ultra-wide zoom
with a constant f/2.8 aperture.
The full-frame SIGMA 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary combines exceptional optical quality, a bright F2.8 constant aperture and a rugged, lightweight body, opening up new possibilities for L-Mount and Sony E-mount photographers who need professional results in a compact package.
With its excellent field curvature correction, the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is capable of exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness, which is essential for most wide-angle applications.
It features five FLD elements and four aspherical lens elements to ensure optimal image quality with minimal aberrations.
The lens has an internal zoom mechanism that keeps the overall length consistent throughout the zoom range, helping it feel balanced in the hand.
The internal zoom also means that the lens's centre of gravity remains fairly constant, so it's perfect for gimbal use. A front filter thread allows filters to be attached more easily.
The lens has an exceptionally compact format, weighing only 450g and measuring only 100.6mm in length, which makes it a highly practical optic and portable enough for everyday photography.
It's especially appealing to landscape, wedding, and travel photographers who need to carry their kit around for extended periods.
Lightweight, versatile and extremely capable, SIGMA 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary offers photographers effortless freedom at the ultra-wide edge.
INCONSISTENT OPTICAL PERFORMANCE WITHIN A COMPACT BODY
Optimized with the latest optical design technology, the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is a high-performance optic that offers exceptional image quality despite its compact size.
The two large-diameter aspherical lens elements and five ideally arranged FLD glass elements (whose characteristics mirror those of fluorite) keep the lens lightweight and compact while effectively suppressing lateral and axial or longitudinal chromatic aberrations that often decrease the image quality of other ultra-wide lens designs.
The lens also utilizes the advanced digital correction capabilities of modern cameras to allow it to achieve such impressive image quality in such a small body.
A constant aperture of F2.8 provides a shallow depth of field for blurry and blurred areas, which is especially useful when shooting close-ups.
The bokeh is smooth and circular thanks to the nine rounded diaphragm blades, which means the background never distracts from the subject in focus.
SIGMA has also taken extensive measures to combat ghosting and lens flare, which are caused by flare within the lens barrel.
Super Multi-Layer Coating ensures that the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary delivers strong, high-contrast results even in the toughest backlit conditions.
CONVENIENT FORM FACTOR ALLOWING FOR MORE FREEDOM AND USABILITY
The new 16-28mm has an integrated front filter thread, which allows neutral density and polarizer filters to be connected more easily.
This is especially useful for landscape photographers and filmmakers.
Using a stepping motor to control the AF actuator, the autofocus of the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | The Contemporary is fast and quiet, making it ideal for shooting and recording videos in quiet environments.
The internal zoom mechanism allows the lens to maintain the same length throughout the zoom range and with almost no shift at its balance point.
The resulting stability will be appreciated by anyone who wants to use the lens with a gimbal or for vlog-style video recordings or handheld.
The internal zoom mechanism also contributes greatly to the lens's favorable physical dimensions: with a length of 100.6mm, a diameter of 77.2mm, and a weight of just 450g*, its compactness rivals wide-angle zooms with slower maximum F4 apertures.
EXCEPTIONAL BUILD QUALITY
The lens is constructed using specially selected lightweight materials, including thermally stable composite (TSC), a polycarbonate with a thermal contraction rate similar to that of aluminum.
This allows the lens to perform at peak performance even in environments with severe temperature differences, as the metal and plastic parts contract and expand at similar rates.
The precision of each individual component and the simple beauty of the finished product are made possible by the skill and experience of the SIGMA team, the company's unmatched manufacturing technology, and strict quality control at SIGMA's only production base in Aizu, Japan.
Compact and lightweight, the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | The contemporary lens is a sophisticated yet versatile photographic tool that offers photographers and filmmakers the perfect combination of portability and performance.
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