Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm
Sony
58 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm
72 out of 100 high confidence 107 reviews
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens is widely praised as an excellent value for money, offering surprisingly sharp images, silent autofocus, and a compact, lightweight build. Many users find it more than adequate for everyday photography, especially when stopped down, though it struggles in low light and exhibits softness at the wide end. A recurring complaint is significant flare and washed-out colors in bright conditions, and some feel it doesn't fully exploit the camera's sensor. Overall, it's seen as a great starter or travel lens, but not a replacement for higher-end optics.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Surprisingly sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight design
- Silent and fast autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
Cons
- Soft corners at 28mm wide end
- Significant flare in bright light
- Washed-out colors in sunlight
- Slow aperture limits low-light use
- Not sharp enough for high-res sensors
Value for money 18
Image quality 25
Build quality 12
Low light performance 8
Flare and glare 6
Autofocus performance 10
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Multi-Layered Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-36★ | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
