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Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens Sony E Mount
Product Code: G245600F
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The Sigma 28-70mm for full-frame Sony E Mount mirrorless has a constant f/2.8 aperture and packs extremely high quality optics into a compact 470g design with superb results throughout the zoom range.
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We Love
- Compact and lightweight zoom lens with extremely high quality optics renders beautiful results
- Fast, constant aperture works well in low light and also isolates subjects beautifully when wide open
- A quick focus motor fully is compatible with Sony AF systems to catch and track any subject
- High quality construction with weather resistance and useful lens barrel features
- Versatile zoom range ideal for all types of subjects which is light enough to bring anywhere
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens Summary
You really have to hand it to Sigma, they don’t do lenses by halves and the 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens is no exception. This latest standard focal width zoom lens is designed for full frame Sony E mount mirrorless cameras and it has a lot in common with top-end Art series lenses. The key difference with the 28-70mm f/2.8 Contemporary is that Sigma have balanced high performance with a significantly lighter, more portable design. This makes it perfect for photographers on the move shooting a variety of subjects from portraits and cityscapes, to landscapes or travel images. The 9-blade rounded constant f/2.8 aperture ensures plenty of light can be gathered at any focal length, whilst also rendering smooth, soft out of focus areas.
Features at a glance
- Fast stepping motor and full compatibility with Sony high speed autofocus systems
- Superb optics with 16 elements in 12 groups, including 2 FLD, 2 SLD and 3 aspherical elements
- Sharp, detailed results with minimal flare, ghosting or chromatic aberrations
- Nano Porous Coating, Super Multi-Layer Coating and water and oil repellent coating on the front element
- Dust and splash-proof design with a focus mode switch on the lens barrel
- High quality craftsmanship with typical Sigma attention to detail
Creativity and usability are central to Sigma’s design ethos and the 28-70mm f/2.8 provides users with a versatile short focus distance of just 19cm at 28mm, perfect for dramatic compositions and close-ups. The barrel also has full support for manual focus override for easy fine tuning when focusing on details. Optical lens-based corrections come as standard reducing the need for post processing to remove distortion or any other artefacts.
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary in More Detail
Sigma has made the portability of this lens their primary design concern, using a lightweight but ultra strong polycarbonate called TSC (Thermal Stable Composite). This ensures continued durability even in the coldest temperatures whilst remaining as strong as aluminium and makes it one of the very lightest options in its class.
Lens rings offer users a precise action with a high-quality premium feel and provide useful lens barrel control including focus mode options.
A compact 67mm filter thread makes it cost effective to add lens filters such as polarisers and UV glass. These serve to improve images under certain conditions as well as protect the front element from damage (see below for Sigma filter options). The comparable 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art lens for Sony is substantially larger with an 82mm thread, but does of course bring other advantages to combat its’ weight.
A clever optical design captures desirable uniformly sharp images with corrected axial chromatic aberration and sagittal coma aberration. The use of Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating reduces ghosting and controls flare in backlit conditions.
What’s in the box
- Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E Mount
- Petal-type lens hood LH706-01
Optional Accessories
- Sigma 67mm WR UV filter - weather resistant ultraviolet lens filter which also protects
- Sigma 67mm WR Circular Polariser - this weather resistant filter reduces glare and enhances blue skies
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| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 72 |
| Length (mm): 102 |
| Weight (g): 470 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 16 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 28 - 70 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 12 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 70 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.3 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2.8 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 28 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.19 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 2 FLD + 2 SLD + 3 aspherical elements, Nano Porous + Super Multi-Layer coating |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
At 470g and around 10cm long the Sigma 28-70mm Contemporary lens is destined to accompany photographers on their adventures everywhere. The addition of dust and moisture resistance with several optical coatings also makes sure the weather won’t hamper any plans to head out to capture superb high quality images. The proprietary coatings which Sigma include combine with their advanced optics to create a lightweight zoom lens capable of rendering extremely finely detailed, sharp images across the frame and throughout the zoom range.
An internal focusing stepping motor keeps pace with Sony’s high speed Face, Eye and animal detect AF systems and also provides quick and accurate subject tracking. Sigma lenses give full support for focus options with DMF, AF and MF. For extra creative compositions the 28-70mm Contemporary lens has a close focus distance of just 19cm at the wide end, allowing photographers to get extremely close to their subject.
This model is well-built with a durable brass bayonet mount, as we have become accustomed to thanks to Sigma’s ‘Made in Japan’ manufacturing quality. The lightweight, user-friendly ergonomics and high quality results with full compatibility for Sony cameras makes this an extremely compelling choice for any level of photographer who likes to travel light with a versatile zoom.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
