Quick answer
The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 28-70mm at f/2.8 for the Sigma SA mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG: a full-frame fast standard zoom lens with a 28-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sigma SA mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sigma SA
- Focal length
- 28-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.33 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.22x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG?
At 28-70mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–70mm | 28.8–65.5° | 34.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–105mm | 19.5–46.4° | 23.3–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG?
It zooms across 28-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–105mm on full frame, with a 19.5–46.4° horizontal and 23.3–54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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