Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN ArtvsSony FE 20-70mm F4 G
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
28-45mm / F1.8
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FE 20-70mm F4 G
20-70mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 20-70mm F4 G suits you better
- Weight462g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 20-70mm in a single lens
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
- 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art153.4mm long × 87.8mm diameter
- FE 20-70mm F4 G99mm long × 78.7mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art | Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 20mm | +8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 45mm | 70mm | −25mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 30cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.39× | −0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 950g | 488g | +462g |
| Length | 153.4mm | 99mm | +54.4mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 78.7mm | +9.1mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 72mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art relative to FE 20-70mm F4 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
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FE 20-70mm F4 G
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