Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
Canon
70 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Street
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | optimized coating for digital imaging sensor |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3★ | — |
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)
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
Scores 70 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
