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Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022

16–28 mm · f/2.8 · Sony E, Leica L

The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 is a 16–28 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for the Sony E, Leica L mounts. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
16–28 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Sony E
Designed for
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame107.0° – 75.4°16–28 mm
APS-C (1.5×)82.9° – 53.6°24–43 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)80.4° – 51.6°26–45 mm
Micro Four Thirds68.1° – 42.2°32–56 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
16 mm3.1 m1.5 m1.1 m0.8 m0.5 m
28 mm9.4 m4.7 m3.3 m2.4 m1.7 m

Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
Full frame (24 MP)17.2 s @ f/2.831.2 s
Full frame (45 MP)14.4 s @ f/2.831.2 s
APS-C (24 MP)13.4 s @ f/2.820.4 s

Cameras that fit (76)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 equivalent to on APS-C?
About 24–42 mm (1.5×) or 26–45 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 compatible with?
It fits Sony NEX-3, Sony NEX-C3, Sony NEX-F3, Sony NEX-3N, Sony NEX-5 and more (see the full list above).