The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary redefines the standard zoom lens for mirrorless cameras: it combines outstanding optical performance and a continuous aperture of f/2.8 with a lightweight and compact body. Design-wise, the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is based on the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, but with a focal length range starting at 28mm. This makes the lens body significantly smaller and lighter, with the same outstanding optical performance.
Due to the slightly smaller wide-angle range of the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary compared to the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, the size of the 28-70mm body has been significantly reduced. The concept of the Contemporary product line balances performance and handiness. The lens features a single, lightweight focusing element, so the AF unit can also be kept small. Together with a quiet and fast stepping motor, this ensures responsive and virtually silent autofocus performance.
The 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary weighs 470g on its own and just 890g when combined with the Sigma fp, for example. At less than 1kg, such an outstandingly light camera system gives photographers an enormous amount of freedom and flexibility to realize their creative visions. It's also a perfect choice for filmmakers looking for a powerful, lightweight and easy-to-use camera system that works well with a gimbal and other accessories.
The SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary offers an enhanced photographic experience for photographers with a mirrorless camera who require a fast standard zoom lens. Its high-quality, intuitive construction makes the lens as exciting to use as the incredible images it can produce - inspiring you to realize your creative potential.
Bayonet lens mount | Leica L |
Lens type | Normal Lens, Zoom |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Weight | 470 g |
Item number | 14983817 |
Manufacturer | Sigma |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer no. | 592969 |
Release date | 9.3.2021 |
Sales rank in Category Lenses | 164 of 3524 |
Colour | Black |
Material | 2 FLD elements, 2 SLD elements, 3 aspherical elements |
Minimum focus distance | 0.19 m |
Lens type | Normal Lens, Zoom |
Bayonet lens mount | Leica L |
Aperture | 2.80 f/ |
Min. aperture | 22 f/ |
Min. focal length (exact) | 28 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 70 mm |
Focal length | 28 - 70 mm |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9x |
Filter thread | 67 mm |
Number of lenses | 16 |
Number of lens groups | 12 |
Lens equipment | Zoom function |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Durability | Dustproof, Water-resistant |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | 1x front lens cap LCF-67mm III, 1x Lens hood LH706-01, 1x rear lens cap LCR II |
Weight | 470 g |
Length | 101.50 mm |
Diameter | 72.20 mm |
Length | 14.50 cm |
Width | 11.50 cm |
Height | 12 cm |
Weight | 792 g |
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Hardly any weaknesses - this is proven by the test on the DigitalPHOTO test chart. Sigma offers a great standard zoom with the 28-70mm.
If you can accept the four millimetre longer wide-angle setting compared to a classic 24-70, the new Sigma is an excellent lens at a very attractive price. In return, you get a light, compact and very well-made standard zoom.