Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 EX DG
Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 EX DG
Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 EX DG
28-70mm F2.8 EX DG
F2.8 large aperture over the entire zoom range Depth of Field Table
This lens offers a large aperture of F2.8 over its entire
range of focal lengths and its large depth of field offers
greater freedom of creative expression.
This lens is perfectly suited for low light conditions
indoors or at dusk. It covers wide angle to medium
telephoto and is ideally suited to a wide range of
subjects.
Since the front of the lens does not rotate, a Petal-type Dimensions Diameter 74mm X
hood and circular polarizing filters can be easily used. Length 87.2mm
2.9 in. X 3.4 in.
Corresponding SIGMA,
AF Mounts CANON,
NIKON (D),
SONY/MINOLTA,
PENTAX
Nikon and Pentax
mount lenses do not
have an aperture ring.
The fourth generation of Sigma's pro-caliber, EX-series 28–70mm f/2.8, this version features a smaller filter size (from 77mm down to 67mm),
improved coatings to control ghosting with digital SLRs, a significantly closer focusing distance (from 19 down to 12 inches), and now a zoom lock.
Compared to the Tamron 28–75mm f/2.8, it's slightly more compact (3.4 vs. 3.6 inches), but otherwise physically similar and comparably priced
($359).
HANDS ON:
Matte black with focusing and zoom scales in contrasting white, the lens features amply sized focusing and zoom rings clad in a ribbed, rubberlike
material for pleasing finger traction. Compact for the class, it's half a pound lighter and 1.5 inches shorter than Nikon's more expensive 28–70mm
f/2.8 ED AF-S ($1,500). As befits a pro-caliber lens, both focusing and zoom actions are very well-damped; zoom creep is highly unlikely. Lacking
Sigma's silent HSM focusing motor, the lens' AF noise levels are noticeably louder than Canon's USM-enabled 24–70mm f/2.8L EF ($1,150), for
example, but not objectionable.
IN THE LAB:
SQF performance was excellent at the three tested focal lengths, and distortion as determined in DxO Analyzer tests, was well-controlled, with slight
pincushioning (0.69% and 0.80%) at 50mm and 70mm (respectively), and slight barrel distortion (0.93%) at 28mm. Light falloff was gone by f/5.6 at
all three focal lengths, an average result for pro-quality glass. At the universal close-focus distance of 12 inches, magnification ratios ranged from
1:7.7 at 28mm to 1:4.5 at 70mm, an average performance. (The 24–70mm Canon mentioned above reaches 1:3.5 at 70mm.)
CONCLUSION:
A sharp, compact, fast, and ruggedly constructed pro-caliber lens that's priced for all users, Sigma's newest 28–70mm f/2.8 is hard to fault.
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Lens Test: Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG AF
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A sharp, compact, fast, and ruggedly constructed pro-caliber lens that's priced for all users.
Specifications
28–70mm (29.24–69.56mm tested), f/2.8 (f/2.91–3.04) tested), 14 elements in 12 groups. Focusing turns 50 degrees counterclockwise. Zoom ring
turns 60 degrees clockwise. Focal lengths marked at 28-, 35-, 40-, 50-, and 70mm.
• Diagonal view angle: 75–34 degrees.
• Weight: 1.13 lb.
• Filter size: 67mm.
• Mounts: Canon AF, Konica Minolta AF, Nikon AF, Pentax AF, Sigma AF.
• Included: Lenshood, softcase.
• Street price: Approx. $359.
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