Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR

Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR

Ricoh
46 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Sigma
76
Ricoh
18
Professional
Sigma
68
Ricoh
33
Landscape
Sigma
68
Ricoh
31
Travel
Sigma
64
Ricoh
41
Budget
Sigma
63
Ricoh
59
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
61
Ricoh
35
Street
Sigma
60
Ricoh
47
Video Cinema
Sigma
58
Ricoh
40
Portrait
Sigma
43
Ricoh
51

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DNRicoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR
Optics
Typezoom—
Focal Length Min28 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm105 mm
Elements16—
Groups12—
Aspherical Elements3★—
ED Elements4★—
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22—
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★—
Diaphragm Blades9★—
Build
MountSony E—
Formatfull-frame★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.47 kg★0.50 kg
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★—
Stabilization✗—
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm★—
Max Magnification1:3.3★—

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)

Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR

  • Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong aperture (66th percentile)
  • Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR

Verdict

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

Scores 63 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Ricoh D FA 28-105MM F3.5-5.6ED DC WR Better at:

Portrait

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