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Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

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

As a 28 mm wide-angle prime for Nikon F and full frame, this lens covers a broad field of view. Its f/1.8 aperture gives shorter shutter times in low light and shallow depth of field. A minimum focus distance of 20 cm and a magnification of 1:2.9 let it handle subjects up close as well. It fits landscape, reportage and night sky photography, and weighs 500 g.

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 Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical MacroNikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8GNikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F1.4E EDSigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/1.4f/1.4
Weight500 g330 g645 g865 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm25 cm28 cm28 cm
Length82.5 mm80.5 mm100.5 mm108 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 42 mm in full-frame terms.

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