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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 price

Released Jun 2022

vs

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 price

Released Jul 2023

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports is 1.1 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

16-28mm F2.8 DG DN

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

2categories

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

16-28mm F2.8 DG DN wins 2 categories·70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports wins 2 categories
  • 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

16-28mm F2.8 DG DN70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Focal Length16-28 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight450 g1345 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case16-28mm F2.8 DG DN70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Landscape
8.0Excellent
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
3.5Limited

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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

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Full specifications

= category winner

16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Focal length (Min)
16 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
28 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
16
23
Groups
12
17
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Weight
450 g−895 g less
1345 g
Length
113 mm−125 mm less
238 mm
Diameter
86 mm
81 mm−5 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.