Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary vs Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM
Key differences
- —The 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is 448g lighter (470g vs 918g).
- —The FE 28-70mm F2 GM is faster: f/2 vs f/2.8 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary cost $2,001 less ($899 vs $2,900).
- —For close-ups the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary reaches 0.30× vs 0.23×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 28–70mm
- 28–70mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2◆
- Weight
- 470g◆
- 918g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.2 × 103.5mm
- 92.9 × 139.8mm
- Volume
- 424 cm³◆
- 948 cm³
- Density
- 1.11 g/cm³
- 0.97 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀86mm
- Min focus
- 0.19m◆
- 0.38m
- Max magnification
- 0.30×◆
- 0.23×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 12
- 20 / 14
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor
- XD Linear Motor (x4)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $899◆
- $2,900
- Sharpness
- 8.6
- 9.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8
- 9.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.2
- 9.5◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.0
- 8.8◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 9.4◆
- Value / Size
- 9.0◆
- 7.1
Performance overlay
- 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
- FE 28-70mm F2 GM
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