Sony FE 28mm F2 vs Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 28mm F2 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 725 g lighter (200 g vs 925 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.28 m
- You want a compact lens: 64 mm vs 133.7 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, casual wide shots
Pick the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 28mm F2 | Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
200 g
lighter
|
925 g
|
| Length |
64 mm
shorter
|
133.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
60 mm
slimmer
|
82.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
|
0.19×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2015
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 28mm F2
A lightweight 28mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2 aperture. Sony offered optional fisheye and ultra-wide converters for it.
Pros
- Small and light at about 200 g
- f/2 aperture
- Optional wide converters available
Cons
- Sharpness is modest wide open
- No stabilization
Our notes
Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
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