Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Weighing just 470g, this constant f/2.8 zoom stands out as the lightest and most compact in its class for Sony E-mount, making it an effortless daily carry. Its optical design incorporates two FLD and two SLD elements to suppress aberrations, delivering sharpness that rivals heavier f/2.8 alternatives. This lens is best for travel and event photographers who prioritize a portable, bright-aperture standard zoom without the bulk.
Focal length 28-70mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
af type Stepping motor
lens type zoom
43 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong versatility (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 70 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer and Nano Porous coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Stepping motor |
| Stabilization | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR 2178 | Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28-70mm | 28-300mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 16-85mm | 17-40mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 306 | 326 | 485 | 499 |
| AF Type | Stepping motor | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | AF-S | USM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | 84.8 | 25 | 69.6 | 12.2 | 95.3 | 21.8 | 77.1 | 27.5 | 34.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.6 | 63.1 | 83.2 | 96.3 | 70.9 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 54 | 86.6 | 83.9 | 49 | 86.2 | 88.3 | 80.5 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.4 | 71 | 37.5 | 78 | 82.8 | 95.8 | 90.7 | 79.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 Compare | 54 | 81.4 | 54.9 | 63.1 | 67.5 | 82.8 | 94.1 | 90.7 | 92.3 |
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit Compare | 93.2 | 95.6 | 70.3 | 85.5 | 78 | 97.5 | 75.8 | 65.7 | 34.4 |
Price
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