Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 50mm
Nikon
59 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Travel
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 7 |
| Groups | 12 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| 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★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3★ | 0.15x |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 50mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.066score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 50mm0.173score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 50mm offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 63 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
