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Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro

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Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
500 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
82.5 mm
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At a Glance

This full-frame 28 mm wide-angle prime for Canon EF opens up to f/1.8, which allows shorter shutter times in dim light and shallow depth of field. It focuses as close as 20 cm at a magnification of 1:2.9, so close-ups with a wide view are possible. Landscape, reportage and night sky work suit it. It weighs 500 g and has autofocus.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
10
Groups
9
Weight
500 g (1.1 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Max. magnification
1:2.9 (0.35×)
Length
82.5 mm (3.25 in)
Diameter
83.6 mm (3.29 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro fit?

The Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical MacroCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMSigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtCanon EF 28mm f/2.8
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/1.4f/2.8
Weight500 g310 g865 g185 g
Filter diameter77 mm58 mm77 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm25 cm28 cm30 cm
Length82.5 mm55.6 mm108 mm43 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro: FAQ

Does the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro weigh?

The Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro weighs 500 g. It is 82.5 mm long with a diameter of 83.6 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro use?

The Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

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