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Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount) vs Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)

Key differences

  • —The 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount) is 250g lighter (220g vs 470g).
  • —For close-ups the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount) reaches 0.30× vs 0.25×.

Which to choose

  • 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The widest view: starts at 28mm
    • +The longest reach: up to 70mm
    • +The best close-ups: 0.30× magnification
    • +The sharpest results in reviews
    • +The fastest autofocus in reviews
  • 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 220g, 250g less than the next
    • +A physical aperture ring

Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.

Sigma
28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount)
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount)
CONTEMPORARY
Sigma
45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)
Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)
16842CONTEMPORARY
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
28–70mm
45mm
Max aperture
F2.8
F2.8
Weight
470g
220g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
72.2 × 101.5mm
64.0 × 46.2mm
Volume
416 cm³
149 cm³◆
Density
1.13 g/cm³
1.48 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀67mm
⌀55mm
Min focus
0.19m◆
0.24m
Max magnification
0.30×◆
0.25×
Elements / groups
16 / 12
8 / 7
Aperture blades
9◆
7
Focus drive
Stepping Motor
Stepping Motor
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
—
—
Aperture ring
—
Yes
Released
2021
2019
MSRP (USD)
$899
Unconfirmed
Sharpness
8.4◆
7.9
Bokeh Rendering
7.7
8.0◆
Autofocus Speed
8.2◆
7.8
Flare Resistance
7.6
—
Build / Sealing
7.6
9.2◆
Value / Size
9.0◆
7.9
SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE

Performance overlay

  • 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (L-Mount)
  • 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)

◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.