
Leica L-Mount Autofocus
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C
- Focal length
- 16–28 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 450 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm
- Length
- 100.6 mm
At a Glance
The 16-28 mm is an ultra-wide zoom for full frame L-Mount. It keeps f/2.8 constant across the whole zoom range, and the zoom works internally. The weight is 450 g and the minimum focus distance is 25 cm. It suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and the night sky.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Night sky
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 16 mm
- Max. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 16
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 450 g (0.99 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm (9.84 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.6 (0.18×)
- Length
- 100.6 mm (3.96 in)
- Diameter
- 77.2 mm (3.04 in)
- Released
- June 2022
Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C fit?
The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24-42 mm in full-frame terms.
L-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C | Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH | Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Samyang / Rokinon AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-28 mm | 14-24 mm | 14-24 mm | 14-24 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 450 g | 855 g | 795 g | 441 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | – | – | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm | 18 cm |
| Length | 100.6 mm | 131 mm | 131 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Comparisons with this lens
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C: FAQ
Does the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C weigh?
The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C weighs 450 g. It is 100.6 mm long with a diameter of 77.2 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C use?
The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24-42 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH
14-24mm · f/2.8
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
14-24mm · f/2.8
Samyang / Rokinon AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE
14-24mm · f/2.8
Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro
14-28mm · f/4-5.6
Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH
16-35mm · f/3.5-4.5
Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4
16-35mm · f/4
Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3
18-40mm · f/4.5-6.3
Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art
17-40mm · f/1.8
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