Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Nikon
83 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Sigma
63
Nikon
92
Street
Sigma
60
Nikon
79
Portrait
Sigma
43
Nikon
78
Macro
Sigma
76
Nikon
68
Video Cinema
Sigma
58
Nikon
75
Travel
Sigma
64
Nikon
72
Landscape
Sigma
68
Nikon
71
Professional
Sigma
68
Nikon
66
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
61
Nikon
64

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DNNikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm140 mm
Elements1617
Groups1212
Aspherical Elements3★1
ED Elements4★1
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer & Nano Porous CoatingsSuper Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountSony ENikon F
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.47 kg★0.49 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★Silent Wave Motor
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★450 mm
Max Magnification1:3.3★0.23x

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 AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm is £509 cheaper (3.0x less).

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.082score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm0.323score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm offers 3.9x better value for money

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

Amazon.co.uk
£767

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Amazon.co.uk
£258

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Better at:

Macro

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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