Testseek.com have collected 11 expert reviews of the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN C and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN C.
August 2021
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11 Reviews
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Abstract: When you're buying a camera with interchangeable lenses, you're also buying into a lens system. For many, that means optics from the same manufacturer as your camera, supplemented via third parties. The L-Mount mirrorless system is a bit different-while i...
Abstract: Cameras that can swap out lenses, like those in Sony's mirrorless system, don't work with just any lens. You'll need to shop for one that's made for your camera. If you opt for the Sony system, you'll benefit from a very long history, and with a decade's...
Dust and splash-proof, Fast and quiet autofocus, High quality build, Impressively small and compact, Provides a weight saving on the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
No zoom lock, Vignetting wide open throughout the focal length range, Only available in L and E-mount at the time of writing, Some may prefer the extra width offered by a 24-70mm lens
The size and weight of a camera and the lens attached to it has a huge impact upon many photographers enthusiasm for carrying their kit ‘just in case or on a day out with the family. And while some full-frame mirrorless cameras are much smaller than the...
f/2.8 maximum aperture, Good value for a fast standard zoom, Lightweight,
Not fully weather sealed, Missing 4mm from wide-angle, Corners not so sharp
If you're looking for a lightweight, affordable alternative to the standard 24-70mm f/2.8, the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | C ticks all the boxes. It's not quite as wide at the wide end, but if you can get by without that extra 4mm the Sigma is an impressi...
The Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 is so light. I want to carry it around all day, Most f2.8 zoom lenses are well over $1,000 and often over $2,000. $900 is a great price, The colors coming from this lens are great — rich, without being too saturated, For a zoom, you
The corners and edges are soft, At the wide-angle, there's some moderate barrel distortion, Autofocus is slightly slower than similar lenses from Sony and Tamron, The weather-sealing is only at the mount, The Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary is the l
Focal length: 28-70mm, Maximum aperture: f/2.8, Minimum aperture: f/22,
Not as sharp at 70mm as at 28mm, Only available in Sony E and the L-mount, Relies on in-camera stabilisation
There are bigger, heavier and better performing lenses if you're prepared to pay for them, but the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN is a great lens for everyday photography and you won't regret taking it with you on a day out ‘just in case'.It looks like an APS-C...
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Published: 2021-05-04, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary ($899) is a relatively compact zoom lens for full-frame cameras. It's smaller and less expensive than more common 24-70mm F2.8 optics, adding appeal for photographers working on a budget or with a desire to use a...
Published: 2021-03-29, Author: Mike , review by: dpreview.com
Travel and portrait photographers seeking shallow depth of field or regularly shoot in low-light conditions
Photographers that need a little extra at the wide end, or who shoot in inclement weather
The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN is a small, fast-aperture zoom that turns in solid image quality. Sharpness is very good across most of its range of focal lengths and apertures, and chromatic aberrations are well controlled. While flare and truncated bokeh c...
