Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II 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 324g.
- Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 goes wider (28mm vs 70mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II | 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 | 2023 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 794.0 | 470 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 149.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 82.2 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.26 | 0.19 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 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 Macro G OSS II
A 70-200mm f/4 telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount that focuses as close as 0.5x magnification. It keeps an internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot.
Pros
- Close focusing for a telephoto zoom (about 0.26 m)
- Internal zoom and stabilization
- Smaller than f/2.8 alternatives
Cons
- Maximum aperture is f/4
- Magnification stops short of 1:1
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
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