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28-70mm f/2.8 AF

  • 28-70mm
  • f/2.8
  • Zoom

Quick answer

The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 AF is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 28-70mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

This 28-70mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens from Sigma fits Sony A 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 AF specifications

Brand
Sigma
Mount
Sony A
Focal length
28-70mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Lens type
Zoom

What can you shoot with the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 AF?

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°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 AF use?

It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 AF?

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 AF 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 AF 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.

Which cameras does the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 AF fit?

Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.

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