Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 14mm
Samyang
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 | Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 14mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 14 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3 | 1:6.67 |
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)
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 14mm
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.089score per dollar
vs
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 14mm0.148score per dollar
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 14mm offers 1.7x 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 6 of 21 specs.
