Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm

Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm

Sirui
52 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Sigma
76
Sirui
58
Professional
Sigma
68
Sirui
48
Landscape
Sigma
68
Sirui
36
Portrait
Sigma
43
Sirui
64
Travel
Sigma
64
Sirui
29
Budget
Sigma
63
Sirui
48
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
61
Sirui
40
Street
Sigma
60
Sirui
54
Video Cinema
Sigma
58
Sirui
54

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DNSirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm
Optics
Typezoom—
Focal Length Min28 mm50 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm50 mm
Elements1618
Groups1213
Aspherical Elements3★—
ED Elements4★—
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22—
Min Aperturef/2.8—
Constant✓★—
Diaphragm Blades911★
Build
MountSony EL-Mount
Formatfull-frameFull-Frame (44 mm Image Circle)
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.47 kg★0.64 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★Autofocus
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★500 mm
Max Magnification1:3.31:7.2

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)

Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm

  • Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong optical (73rd percentile)
  • Strong aperture (66th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

Scores 63 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm Better at:

Portrait