Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 is lighter by 370g.
- Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 goes wider (28mm vs 70mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS | 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 28-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2014 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 840.0 | 470 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 175.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 0.19 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | 0.3 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 12 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 16 |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
A full-frame f/4 telephoto zoom for E-mount with an internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot. It gives up a stop of light in exchange for a smaller, lighter body than the f/2.8 versions.
Pros
- Light for a 70-200 at about 840 g
- Internal zoom and built-in stabilization
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- f/4 gives less background blur than f/2.8
- Focus is slower than on newer GM lenses
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