Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans 35T2.1 PL W
7Artisans
63 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | 7Artisans 35T2.1 PL W | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | standard |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating | nano multi-layer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.1 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
7Artisans 35T2.1 PL W
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.092score per dollar
vs
7Artisans 35T2.1 PL W0.076score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
