Lens comparison · Sony E / FE · updated 5 November 2026
Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary vs Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8
Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary16-28mm · f/2.8 · 450gSamyang AF 14-24mm f/2.814-24mm · f/2.8 · 445g
Verdict
Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary has more in its favour on paper.
Choose the 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary for
- a lower price (about £799 vs £940)
- more reach (28mm vs 24mm)
Choose the AF 14-24mm f/2.8 for
- less weight (445g vs 450g)
- a wider starting focal length (14mm vs 16mm)
| 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary | AF 14-24mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Samyang |
| Focal length | 16-28mm | 14-24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 450 g | 445 g |
| Stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Filter size | 72mm | — |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| New price | £799 | £899 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | None listed | £929–£944 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary better than the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8?
The 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary offers a lower price (about £799 vs £940), more reach (28mm vs 24mm); the AF 14-24mm f/2.8 offers less weight (445g vs 450g), a wider starting focal length (14mm vs 16mm).
Which is better value, the 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary or the AF 14-24mm f/2.8?
On Sony E / FE, the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary costs about £799 against about £940 for the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 (MPB used where listed, otherwise new; checked 5 November 2026).
Do both lenses fit the same cameras?
Both are available for Sony E / FE (and other mounts: L-Mount).