Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm
7Artisans
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
No customer feedback yet
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight design
- Great for video
Cons
- Internal stabilizer movement when off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
- Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
Image quality 5
Autofocus performance 4
Low light performance 2
Build quality 5
Weight and portability 2
Video suitability 2
Scores
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | 7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.012score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm0.041score per dollar
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
