Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
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Rokinon SP RK3512-FX 35mm
Rokinon
36 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
No customer feedback yet
Rokinon SP RK3512-FX 35mm
55 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
User experiences with this lens are mixed. One reviewer praised it for being sharp and joyful on a Fujifilm camera, noting only minor chromatic aberration issues. Another found it a great value, while a third user was disappointed enough by the build quality to return it. Compatibility questions confirm it works with Sony E mount but not with Canon EF/EF-S DSLR cameras like the 60D.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4 onward
- Joyful to use
- Great value for the price
- Compatible with Sony E mount
Cons
- Chromatic aberration on backlit subjects
- Softer at f/1.2 compared to f/1.4
- Poor build quality reported
- Not compatible with Canon EF/EF-S DSLRs
Image quality 2
Build quality 2
Value for money 2
Compatibility 2
Chromatic aberration 1
Sharpness 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Rokinon SP RK3512-FX 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 340 mm |
| Max Magnification | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ | 1:5.9 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Rokinon SP RK3512-FX 35mm
- Strong macro (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
