Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Weighing just 470g, this constant f/2.8 zoom stands out as the lightest and most compact in its class for Sony E-mount, making it an effortless daily carry. Its optical design incorporates two FLD and two SLD elements to suppress aberrations, delivering sharpness that rivals heavier f/2.8 alternatives. This lens is best for travel and event photographers who prioritize a portable, bright-aperture standard zoom without the bulk.
Focal length 28-70mm
Aperture f/2.8
lens type zoom
38 Overall Score
Price ₹0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong versatility (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 70 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Tamron Di III VC VXD 28-300mm f/4-7.1 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28-70mm | 28-300mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | 53.6 | 81.5 | 33 | 14.1 | 21 | 83.6 | 77.4 | 20.9 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC VXD 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Compare | 98.1 | 77.4 | 65.3 | 85 | 96.8 | 65.7 | 97.8 | 55.7 | 82.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.2 | 86.7 | 76 | 85 | 88.4 | 83.6 | 68.1 | 70.2 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 81.5 | 86.1 | 50.7 | 86.7 | 83.6 | 80.5 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.9 | 73.3 | 40.1 | 78.9 | 77 | 95.8 | 89.9 | 82.5 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.2 | 98.7 | 68.3 | 38.2 | 82.5 | 98.5 | 33.7 | 89.9 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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