Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryvsSigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
28-70mm / F2.8
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50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
50mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Weight190g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-70mm in a single lens
When the 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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
- 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary103.5mm long × 72.2mm diameter
- 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art111.5mm long × 78.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 50mm | −22mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 50mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | 45cm | −0.26m |
| Max magnification | 0.33× | 0.15× | +0.18x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 470g | 660g | −190g |
| Length | 103.5mm | 111.5mm | −8mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 78.2mm | −6mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 72mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary relative to 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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