Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryvsSony FE 50mm F2.5 G
28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
28-70mm / F2.8
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FE 50mm F2.5 G
50mm / F2.5
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Which to choose
When the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-70mm in a single lens
When the FE 50mm F2.5 G suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight296g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- FE 50mm F2.5 G45mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 50mm | −22mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 50mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.5 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.5 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | 31cm | −0.12m |
| Max magnification | 0.33× | 0.18× | +0.15x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 470g | 174g | +296g |
| Length | 103.5mm | 45mm | +58.5mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 68mm | +4.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 49mm | +18mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 | — |
| 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 FE 50mm F2.5 G.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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FE 50mm F2.5 G
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