Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm
Nikon
43 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 500 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 3.09 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 3.60 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3 | 1:7 |
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 20053 500mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 63 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
