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Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary

Sony E Autofocus

Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary

Focal length
28–70 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
470 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
19 cm
Length
103.5 mm
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At a Glance

This standard zoom for Sony E full-frame cameras holds f/2.8 across its whole 28-70 mm range, so exposure stays constant while zooming. It focuses down to 19 cm at a magnification of 1:3.3, which allows close-ups of details. The lens weighs 470 g and zooms internally. It suits everyday shooting, travel and events.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Events

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
70 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
12
Weight
470 g (1.04 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
19 cm at 28 mm · 38 cm at 70 mm
Max. magnification
1:3.3 at 28 mm · 1:4.6 at 70 mm
Length
103.5 mm (4.07 in)
Diameter
72.2 mm (2.84 in)
Released
March 2021

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com, sigmaphoto.com, sigma-global.com

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

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Which cameras does the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary fit?

The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42-105 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | ContemporaryTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSSSamyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF
Focal length28-70 mm28-75 mm28-70 mm24-70 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/3.5-5.6f/2.8
Weight470 g540 g295 g1,027 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm55 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance19 cm18 cm30 cm35 cm
Length103.5 mm117.6 mm83 mm128.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesno
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Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary: FAQ

Does the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary weigh?

The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary weighs 470 g. It is 103.5 mm long with a diameter of 72.2 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary use?

The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is 19 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42-105 mm in full-frame terms.

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