Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
Nikon
73 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Travel
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 21 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | 22-45★ |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3 | 1:2.86 |
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 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
Scores 73 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.