Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
Sony
55 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS | Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/29 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 0.47 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.31x | 1:3.3★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS0.046score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.066score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 63 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
