Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary vs Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
Both are L-Mount zooms for wide-angle and landscape — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10-18mm | 16-28mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary covers 10-18mm and the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary covers 16-28mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN ContemporarySee price on Amazon
Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN ContemporarySee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary and the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary?
The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 10-18mm f/2.8 zoom, APS-C; the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is 16-28mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Do the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary and Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance). Note the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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