Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 vs 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Both are Sony E zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 520 g lighter (470 g vs 990 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.4 m
- You want a compact lens: 103.5 mm vs 159.9 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Travel and street, everyday carry, casual events
Pick the 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art if
- You need more reach: 105mm vs 70mm at the long end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 9
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2021
Spec differences
11 differences| 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 | 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
28-70mm
|
28-105mm
|
| Weight |
470 g
lighter
|
990 g
|
| Length |
103.5 mm
shorter
|
159.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
72.2 mm
slimmer
|
87.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
closer
|
0.4 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.3×
|
0.32×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
12
more blades
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 12 groups
|
18 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Linear motor
|
| Released |
2021
|
2024
|
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- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021
Compact f/2.8 standard zoom for full-frame mirrorless from Sigma's Contemporary line. It weighs about 470 g and starts at 28mm.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 in a small body
- Light at about 470 g
- Close focus to 0.19 m
Cons
- Starts at 28mm
- No stabilization
Our notes
Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
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