Samyang AF 24-60mm F2.8 FEvsSigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE
24-60mm / F2.8
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28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
28-70mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE102mm long × 78mm diameter
- 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary103.5mm long × 72.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 28mm | −4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 60mm | 70mm | −10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 19cm | −0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.33× | −0.06x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 494g | 470g | +24g |
| Length | 102mm | 103.5mm | −1.5mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 72.2mm | +5.8mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE relative to 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE
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28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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