Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C vs Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C and Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR .

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Product
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2022 2010
Release Date 2022-06-01
MSRP N/A 1049 USD
Last known price 839 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Sony EL Mount Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,18 3,1
Aperture
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 19 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 5 FLD, 4 aspherical No information
Focal Length
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 16-28 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 77 mm 83 mm
Length 101 mm 114 mm
Weight 450 gr 800 gr
Other
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN C
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH756-01 HB-50
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other C = Contemporary