Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C vs Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
L-Mount
Both are Sigma wide-angle zooms with constant f/2.8 for L-mount full frame, but they come from two lines. The 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (August 2019) starts at 14 mm and has no front thread; filters sit in a holder at the mount. It weighs 795 g. The 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (June 2022) is the compact alternative: it takes 72 mm screw-in filters and weighs only 450 g. It starts at 16 mm, but reaches 28 mm instead of 24 mm.
So it comes down to 2 mm more wide angle against easier handling in daily use.
Which one suits whom?
- 14-24mm Art: You shoot astro, architecture or landscapes and want the widest view.
- 16-28mm Contemporary: You want a light, filter-friendly wide zoom for travel and daily use that reaches 28 mm.
Key differences
- Focal length: 16-28 mm on the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C, 14-24 mm on the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art.
- The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C is 345 g lighter (450 g vs 795 g).
- The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C is 30 mm shorter.
- The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C focuses closer: from 25 cm instead of 28 cm.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C | Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-28 mm | 14-24 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 450 g | 795 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | – |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 28 cm |
| Length | 101 mm | 131 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no |
Size comparison
- Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C: 101 × 77 mm
- Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art: 131 × 85 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).