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Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 'C' Review

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The Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 'C' is a solid ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with sharp image quality and excellent handling. Although it may not be the most exciting lens, it provides good value for its price, especially for Sony's smaller full-frame cameras.

The Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 'C' provides sharp image quality from corner to corner, excellent handling, and good value for the price. It may not be the most exciting lens, but it is a solid and reliable option for various photography needs.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality from corner to corner
  • Excellent handling and balance
  • Relatively small and light
  • Good value for the price
Cons
  • Some softness and distortion in the corners at wider apertures

The lens is small, light, and balances and handles exceptionally well, especially on Sony's comparatively small full-frame cameras.

The Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 'C' is a reliable ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that offers sharp image quality from corner to corner. At a relatively small and light build, it balances and handles exceptionally well, especially on Sony's comparatively small full-frame cameras. The lens performs excellently at its widest angle of 16 millimeters and brightest aperture of f/2.8, delivering excellent image quality in the middle with good contrast. While there is some softness and distortion in the corners at wider apertures, stopping down to f/4 or higher greatly improves image quality. The lens is capable of focusing accurately, silently, and quickly in single-shot mode, making it suitable for various photography needs. However, it may not be the most exciting or aesthetically appealing lens, especially when compared to other pricier options. Despite that, the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 'C' is a solid, small, and light ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that provides good value and will be a tempting option for many users.

At its widest angle of 16 millimeters and brightest aperture of f/2.8, the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 'C' delivers excellent image quality in the middle with good contrast.

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