Sigma
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
Sony E Mount
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN — 16–28mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
Sigma
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Sony E Mount
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
Wins
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- B70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- A16-28mm F2.8 DG DN has lower Weight (450 g vs 1345 g)
- A16-28mm F2.8 DG DN has lower Length (113 mm vs 238 mm)
- B70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 86 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
- ✓
Weight
450 g vs 1345 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
113 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Min focus distance
Both 38 cm
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.