Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm
7Artisans
41 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | 7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 150 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)
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.090score per dollar
vs
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm0.322score per dollar
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 63 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
