Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E)

Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E)

When comparing Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E) and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary - (Sony E) which weighs 295 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM which weighs 680 g.

Winner: Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E)

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 28 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 50 cm for Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary - (Sony E).

Winner: Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E):

	Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM	Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary - (Sony E)
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Weight	680 g	295 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	16 - 35 mm	90 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	28 cm	50 cm
Type	Zoom	Prime
Filter Thread	82	55
Stabilization	Missing	No
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes