Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
A constant f/2.8 aperture across a 28-105mm zoom range paired with an HLA motor delivers fast, precise autofocus and a useful 1:3.1 magnification for close-ups. Its dust- and splash-resistant build, combined with a 12-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh, offers a durable, all-in-one solution that reduces lens swaps during events. This lens is best for portrait and wedding photographers who need a versatile, weather-sealed workhorse with a bright aperture for low light.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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- Q4 2025100/100
Buyers praised the lens for its unique focal range, versatility, image quality, and fast autofocus. One mentioned a stiff zoom ring, but overall sentiment was highly positive.
- Unique and versatile focal range from 28 to 105 mm is widely appreciated.
- Excellent image quality, fast autofocus, and a precise aperture ring set a new standard.
- A few users find the lens reasonably light; one mentions the zoom ring is very stiff.
- Highly recommended for events, video, and everyday carry despite being slightly larger than a 24–70.
- Q2 202580/100
Reviewers praised the lens as a versatile all-around option, especially for video and weddings, with good build quality and sharpness.
- Versatile all-around lens, ideal for weddings and video work.
- Sharpness and build quality satisfy users.
- Some prefer it over 24-70mm for extra reach, others miss wide end.
- No reliability or defect issues reported in this period.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 105 |
| Elements | 18 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 5 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 400 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28-105mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 1650 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | 53.5 | 43.6 | 16.3 | 62.6 | 98.3 | 38.4 | 63.9 | 85.8 | 25.4 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.7 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.3 | 82.5 | 63.9 | 89.6 | 86.3 | 82.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.1 | 85.7 | 76 | 85.1 | 88.5 | 82.5 | 91.1 | 68.3 | 71.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.5 | 80.5 | 86 | 50.8 | 86.7 | 82.5 | 63.9 | 80.6 | 86.3 | 97 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.8 | 73.3 | 40.3 | 78.9 | 75.8 | 44.7 | 95.9 | 90.3 | 82.6 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.1 | 98.7 | 68.2 | 38.5 | 82.6 | 98.5 | 91.1 | 33.8 | 90.3 | 36.8 |
