Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art vs Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA
Key differences
- —The Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA is 709g lighter (281g vs 990g).
- —The Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA is faster: f/1.8 vs f/2.8 (≈1.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA cost $499 less ($1,000 vs $1,499).
- —For close-ups the 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art reaches 0.32× vs 0.14×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 28–105mm
- 55mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F1.8◆
- Weight
- 990g
- 281g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 87.8 × 159.9mm
- 64.4 × 70.5mm
- Volume
- 968 cm³
- 230 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.02 g/cm³
- 1.22 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀49mm
- Min focus
- 0.40m◆
- 0.50m
- Max magnification
- 0.32×◆
- 0.14×
- Elements / groups
- 18 / 13
- 7 / 5
- Aperture blades
- 12◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- HLA Linear Motor
- Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2013
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,499
- $1,000◆
- Sharpness
- 8.9
- 9.1◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.4◆
- 7.8
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.6◆
- 7.8
- Flare Resistance
- 8.2◆
- 7.4
- Build / Sealing
- 8.8◆
- 8.4
- Value / Size
- 8.6◆
- 7.0
Performance overlay
- 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art
- Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA
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