Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
Viltrox
67 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Street
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | HD nano-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 550 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3 | 1:9.09 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.012score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm0.068score per dollar
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm offers 5.7x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
Scores 67 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
