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Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) — Three-quarter front view
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Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)

L · ZOOM
28-45mm
APERTURE
1:1.8
AFWRRING·DC

Launch MSRP

$1,349
Weight
960g
Filter
⌀82mm
Min focus
0.30m
Max mag.
0.25×
Formula
18E / 15G
Released
2024

Also made for

  • Sony E-mount950g

The L-Mount version is 10g heavier than the Sony E-mount version.

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Specification sheet

Optical construction

18
Elements
15
Groups
5 LD · 3 ASPH
11 rounded blades
  • 5x SLD
  • 3x Aspherical
  • Nano Porous Coating
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Water & Oil Repellent Coating
Aperture range
f/1.8 — f/16

Physical & ergonomics

16842ART
Weight
960g
⌀ × length
87.8 × 151.4mm
Filter
⌀82mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click

Autofocus actuator

HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Autofocus
Stabilisation
Body IBIS
Teleconverter
Not supported
AF speed score
8.8 / 10

Close-up performance

Min focus distance
0.30m
Max magnification
0.25× (1:4.0)
0.25×
0×0.25×0.5× half macro1.0× macro
02

Optical character

Sigma's 28-45mm is the first full-frame zoom with a constant f/1.8 aperture. It covers the 28mm, 35mm and 40mm prime focal lengths in one lens while keeping prime-like depth of field and low-light ability, and suits low-light, street and video work where a fast standard view matters more than reach.

Zoom and focus are internal, so the 151.4mm L-Mount barrel never changes length, which suits gimbals. Five SLD and three aspherical elements target axial colour, focus breathing is suppressed, and close focus is a constant 30cm (1:4 at 45mm). It has an HLA linear motor, a de-clickable aperture ring with lock, two AFL buttons and a dust- and splash-resistant body. On L-Mount the by-wire focus ring's rotation angle can be set between 90 and 720 degrees on compatible cameras.

Reviewer consensus

Reviewers found it sharp from the centre to the corners at f/1.8 across the whole range, matching what they expect from good primes, with only the 28mm end gaining slightly from stopping down. Colour fringing, including bokeh fringing, is negligible, and the 11-blade aperture gives smooth, round out-of-focus highlights. Flare and ghosting are well controlled even with the sun in the frame, and vignetting clears by f/2.8 to f/4.

Autofocus is fast and quiet and focus breathing is minimal, which makes it attractive for video. The objections are bulk and range: it is about as big and heavy as a 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom, and 28–45mm is a narrow span that will not suit everyone. Testers note mild barrel distortion at 28mm and pincushion from 35mm on.

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/1.8 across 28–45mm
  • +Sharp to the corners wide open
  • +Negligible colour fringing
  • +Internal zoom and focus, constant length
  • +De-clickable aperture ring, two AFL buttons

Weaknesses

  • −960g and 151.4mm long
  • −Narrow 28–45mm range
  • −82mm filters

Six-axis rating

SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE
Sharpness
9.3
Bokeh Rendering
8.8
Autofocus Speed
8.8
Flare Resistance
8.6
Build / Sealing
9.0
Value / Size
8.5

Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.

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Technical specifications

Optics
MountL-Mount (FF) · full frame
Focal length28–45mm
CategoryStandard
Maximum aperturef/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16
Construction18 elements in 15 groups
Special elements5x SLD · 3x Aspherical · Nano Porous Coating · Super Multi-Layer Coating · Water & Oil Repellent Coating
Aperture blades11
Focus
Focus typeAutofocus
DriveHLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Minimum focus0.30m
Max magnification0.25×
StabilisationNone (uses body IBIS)
TeleconvertersNot supported
Body
Weight960g
Diameter × length87.8 × 151.4mm
Filter thread⌀82mm
Weather sealingYes
Aperture ringYes
De-clickable apertureYes
Release year2024
Launch MSRP$1,349 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_45_18/
  • sigmaphoto.com› 28-45mm-f1-8-dg-dn-a

Launch price

  • alphashooters.com›

Professional reviews

  • digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/sigma-28-45mm-f18-dg-dn-art-review
  • sheclicks.net› reviews/sigma-28-45mm-f18-dg-dn-art/
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    350g
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    MFD
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    WT
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    FLT
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    MFD
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    AFWR