Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS vs Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 is faster by 1.4 stops (f/2.8 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is lighter by 125g.
- Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 goes wider (28mm vs 55mm).
- Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS reaches further (210mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS | 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 55-210mm | 28-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 345.0 (lighter) | 470 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 67 |
| Length mm | 108.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 0.19 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.225 | 0.3 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 12 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 16 |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, light at about 345 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 1.0 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Light at 345 g
- Wide telephoto range
- Close focus of 1.0 m
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Basic build quality
- Soft at 210mm wide open
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