Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm

Canon
71 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Sigma
76
Canon
90
Professional
Sigma
68
Canon
58
Landscape
Sigma
68
Canon
59
Budget
Sigma
63
Canon
67
Video Cinema
Sigma
58
Canon
66
Travel
Sigma
64
Canon
58
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
61
Canon
57
Street
Sigma
60
Canon
58
Portrait
Sigma
43
Canon
44

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DNCanon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm
Optics
Typezoommacro
Focal Length Min28 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm35 mm
Elements1611
Groups129
Aspherical Elements3★—
ED Elements4★—
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer & Nano Porous CoatingsSuper Spectra Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony ECanon RF
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.47 kg0.30 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm52 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping MotorSTM★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance190 mm170 mm★
Max Magnification1:3.31:2

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)

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm is MX$14,538 cheaper (2.3x less).

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.002score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm0.006score per dollar

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm offers 3.0x better value for money

Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

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MX$26,037

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm

Amazon.com.mx
MX$11,499

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm

Scores 71 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

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

TravelLandscapeProfessionalWildlife Sports

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm Better at:

MacroBudgetVideo Cinema

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