Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for L-Mount

Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for L-Mount Summary

With an ultra-wide zoom range and extremely lightweight design, the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for L-Mount is ideal for stills and video, vloggers and hybrid shooters. The latest optical design is compatible with full-frame mirrorless L-mount cameras from Sigma, Panasonic and Leica and renders superb sharpness across the frame and throughout the zoom range. Sigma included their fast and silent Stepping Motor technology, which ensures excellent results when combined with any L-mount alliance camera bodies.

With a versatile zoom range, this lens can be trained on numerous subjects, from landscapes and astro, to weddings, travel and video. It’s small and light enough to complement all day shooting, handholding and when hiking or travelling to get the shot, aided by internal focus and internal zoom mechanisms. The L-mount version supports linear and non linear focus adjustment to suit your style of shooting, is compatible with the USB dock and made with customary high quality Sigma materials and craftsmanship.

Key Features

• Compatible with USB Dock For L-Mount
• Supports linear and non-linear focus ring settings
• Lightweight 450g ultra wide to wide zoom lens
• Inner zoom and Inner focus system
• Fast and quiet Stepping Motor
• 9-blade rounded diaphragm
• 16 elements in 11 groups, with 5 FLD and 4 aspherical lens elements
• Φ72mm front filter thread
• Support for DMF and AF+MF
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Focus Mode switch
• Mount with dust and splash-resistant structure

Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for L-Mount in More Detail

Sigma has released a number of high quality L mount lenses and this ultra wide angle zoom pairs perfectly with the 28-70mm F/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for L Mount. With a combined weight of just 920g, creators can cover ultra-wide to medium telephoto focal lengths with just two fast aperture lenses. What’s more, you can add 72mm lens filters to this 16-28mm f/2.8, such as essential ND filters, polarisers and more for landscapes and videography.

Uncompromising optical performance

Outstanding optics in the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary for L Mount ensure this an accomplished lens from Sigma, delivering superb results for both stills and video capture. Edge-to-edge sharpness is achieved through five FLD elements, whilst four aspherical lens elements reduce aberrations. Two large-diameter aspherical lens elements and the five FLD glass elements help to keep the lens light and extremely compact, while suppressing lateral and vertical chromatic aberrations that can reduce image quality in some ultra-wide zoom lens designs.

Extremely compact form-factor

Weighing just 450g and measuring 100.6mm makes for a highly compact and versatile lens, which is portable and compact enough for all-day shooting. This is ideal for landscape, wedding and travel photographers especially, as they can carry kit for long periods of time. The 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C combines the portability of a compact zoom with high-resolution optical performance which you get from a large-aperture lens.

Bright constant aperture

This Contemporary model boasts an f/2.8 constant aperture, which gives a shallow depth-of-field and smooth out-of-focus areas, particularly with closer subjects. Bokeh is smooth and rounded thanks to the nine rounded diaphragm blades, showing plenty of subject separation with minimal distractions.

Sigma has also taken extensive measures to reduce the effects of ghosting and lens flare, caused by reflections inside the lens barrel or backlit subjects. A proprietors Super Multi-Layer Coating ensures that the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens delivers impactful, high contrast results, even in the most difficult backlit conditions. This is perfect for sunrises and sunsets when capturing stills or videos against the sun.

More freedom and enhanced usability

The Sigma 16-28mm lens has a 72mm front filter thread, so you can easily add neutral density, polarising and other lens filters, useful for landscape photographers and film-makers. An inner zoom mechanism maintains the same length throughout the entire zoom range, with almost no shift to balance. This delivers stability which is ideal when using gimbals or for run-and-gun video, hand-held vlogging and helps to maintain the lens’ small 100.6mm size.

Focusing is fast and silent thanks to a Stepping Motor, important when shooting in quiet environments such as weddings and when using an on-camera microphone for video.

Great build quality with intuitive ergonomics

Specially selected lightweight materials have been used throughout, including Thermally Stable Composite (TSC), which is a polycarbonate with a thermal contraction rate similar to that of aluminium. This, together with a high-precision, durable brass bayonet mount, allows the lens to be used even in harsh environments regardless of high and low temperatures. You can expect excellent durability, with Japanese craftsmanship coupled with Sigma’s rigorous quality control.

What’s in the box

• Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for L-Mount
• Petal-type lens hood (LH756-01)
• Front Cap (LCF-72 III)
• Rear Cap (LCRII)

Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for L-Mount Specifications

• Lens construction: 11 groups, 16 elements (5 FLD and 4 aspherical elements) Angle-of-view: 107°–75.4°
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
• Minimum aperture: F22
• Minimum focusing distance: 25cm
• Maximum magnification ratio: 1:5.6
• Filter size: φ72mm
• Dimensions (max diameter x length): φ77.2mm x 100.6mm
• Weight: 450g