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Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) — Three-quarter front view
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SigmaArt

Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)

L · ZOOM
28-105mm
APERTURE
1:2.8
AFWRRING·DC

Launch MSRP

$1,499
Weight
995g
Filter
⌀82mm
Min focus
0.40m
Max mag.
0.32×
Formula
18E / 13G
Released
2024

Also made for

  • Sony E-mount990g

The L-Mount version is 5g heavier than the Sony E-mount version.

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Specification sheet

Optical construction

18
Elements
13
Groups
3 LD · 5 ASPH
12 rounded blades
  • 2x FLD
  • 1x SLD
  • 5x Aspherical
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Nano Porous Coating
  • Water & Oil Repellent Coating
Aperture range
f/2.8 — f/22

Physical & ergonomics

16842ART
Weight
995g
⌀ × length
87.8 × 157.9mm
Filter
⌀82mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click

Autofocus actuator

HLA Linear Motor
Autofocus
Stabilisation
Body IBIS
Teleconverter
Not supported
AF speed score
8.9 / 10

Close-up performance

Min focus distance
0.40m
Max magnification
0.32× (1:3.1)
0.32×
0×0.25×0.5× half macro1.0× macro
02

Optical character

Sigma's 28-105mm Art is a standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture all the way to 105mm, reaching further into telephoto territory than a typical 24-70mm f/2.8. On L-Mount it weighs 995g and is 157.9mm long, so it is noticeably bigger than a typical 24-70mm f/2.8; Sigma used a magnesium-alloy section around the mount to keep it under a kilogram.

The optics use two FLD, one SLD and five aspherical elements, and the 12-blade aperture keeps highlights round when stopped down. An HLA linear motor drives focus, and Sigma designed it for minimal focus breathing. The barrel carries a de-clickable aperture ring with lock, a zoom lock, two AFL buttons and an AF/MF switch, plus dust and splash sealing and a water- and oil-repellent front element. It focuses to 40cm throughout the range, giving 1:3.1 at 105mm.

Reviewer consensus

Reviewers found it very sharp in the centre across the whole range, with smooth bokeh at the long end and a 12-blade aperture that keeps highlights round. One lab test traced a cap on peak performance to spherical aberration, most visible in the middle of the range. Astigmatism and lateral colour fringing measure low, though some fringing shows toward the edges at 28mm; flare handling is sensible, and focus breathing is negligible.

The HLA autofocus is quick, silent and consistently accurate. The criticisms are heavy vignetting on full frame, clear distortion at both ends before correction, no optical stabilisation, an extending inner barrel, and a size and weight close to a kilogram. One tester liked the extra reach to 105mm, though sometimes missed 24mm at the wide end.

Owner sentiment

Owner feedback will appear once we have verified real-world reports for this lens.

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Strengths, weaknesses & performance

Strengths

  • +Constant f/2.8 from 28mm to 105mm
  • +Sharp centre across the zoom range
  • +Fast, silent and accurate HLA autofocus
  • +De-clickable aperture ring, zoom lock and two AFL buttons
  • +Negligible focus breathing; 1:3.1 close-ups at 105mm

Weaknesses

  • −995g and 157.9mm long
  • −No optical stabilisation
  • −Heavy vignetting at f/2.8
  • −Strong uncorrected distortion at both ends
  • −Wide end stops at 28mm

Six-axis rating

SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE
Sharpness
8.8
Bokeh Rendering
8.5
Autofocus Speed
8.9
Flare Resistance
8.2
Build / Sealing
8.9
Value / Size
8.4

Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.

04

Technical specifications

Optics
MountL-Mount (FF) · full frame
Focal length28–105mm
CategoryStandard
Maximum aperturef/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22
Construction18 elements in 13 groups
Special elements2x FLD · 1x SLD · 5x Aspherical · Super Multi-Layer Coating · Nano Porous Coating · Water & Oil Repellent Coating
Aperture blades12
Focus
Focus typeAutofocus
DriveHLA Linear Motor
Minimum focus0.40m
Max magnification0.32×
StabilisationNone (uses body IBIS)
TeleconvertersNot supported
Body
Weight995g
Diameter × length87.8 × 157.9mm
Filter thread⌀82mm
Weather sealingYes
Aperture ringYes
De-clickable apertureYes
Release year2024
Launch MSRP$1,499 USD
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Sources

Verified 2026-10-25 against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.

Specifications

  • sigma-global.com› en/lenses/a024_28_105_28/
  • digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/sigma-28-105mm-f28-dg-dn-art-review

Launch price

  • newsshooter.com›

Professional reviews

  • lenstip.com› 678.11-Lens_review-Sigma_A_28-105_mm_f_2.8_DG_DN_Summary.htm
  • digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/sigma-28-105mm-f28-dg-dn-art-review
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    WT
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    FLT
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    MFD
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    WT
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    FLT
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    MFD
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    MSRP
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    AFWR
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    WT
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    FLT
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