Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN (Contemporary) Sony E

High-Performance Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount Full-Frame Cameras

Overview

The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is a high-performance standard zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. Known for its exceptional image quality, constant f/2.8 aperture, and compact design, this lens is ideal for a variety of photography styles, including landscape, portrait, event, and everyday shooting. Its advanced optical design ensures outstanding sharpness and clarity, making it a versatile and reliable choice for both professional and enthusiast photographers.

Key Features

Versatile Zoom Range

• 28-70mm Focal Length: Provides a versatile standard zoom range perfect for capturing wide-angle to short telephoto views, making it ideal for landscapes, portraits, events, and general photography.
• Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Ensures consistent performance and exposure throughout the zoom range, allowing for excellent low-light performance and depth of field control.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 16 elements in 12 groups, including two FLD (F Low Dispersion), two SLD (Special Low Dispersion), and three aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and sharpness across the frame.
• Super Multi-Layer Coating: Reduces ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular bokeh for aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus areas.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Stepping Motor (STM) AF System: Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
• Mount Type: Sony E-mount
• Focal Length: 28-70mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Elements/Groups: 16 elements in 12 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.19 m (7.48 in) at 28mm, 0.38 m (15 in) at 70mm
• Maximum Magnification: 1:3.3
• Filter Diameter: 67mm
• Dimensions: 72.2 x 101.5 mm (2.84 x 3.99 in)
• Weight: 470 g (1.04 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portability: Weighing only 470 grams, this lens is lightweight and easy to carry, making it ideal for travel and everyday use.
• Compact Size: Its compact design ensures it takes up minimal space in your camera bag, allowing for easy storage and transportation.

Durable Construction

• High-Quality Build: Constructed with durable materials to ensure reliability and longevity, suitable for various shooting environments.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Low-Light Conditions: The fast f/2.8 aperture allows for superior performance in low-light environments, making it ideal for indoor and evening shoots.
• Excellent for Portrait and Landscape Photography: The versatile zoom range and superior optical quality make it perfect for capturing stunning portraits with beautiful background blur and expansive landscapes with great detail.
• Great for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the versatile zoom range and superior optical performance, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.