Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
42.5mm f/1.2 (M43)
Mitakon Zhongyi
48 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Portrait
Professional
Landscape
Travel
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | 42.5mm f/1.2 (M43) | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 42 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 42 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 7 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3★ | — |
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)
42.5mm f/1.2 (M43)
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
42.5mm f/1.2 (M43)
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 63 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
