Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN ArtvsSony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
28-45mm / F1.8
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FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
24-50mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Weight510g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-50mm 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 24-50mm F2.8 G92.3mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art | Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 24mm | +4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 45mm | 50mm | −5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 19cm | +0.11m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.33× | −0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 950g | 440g | +510g |
| Length | 153.4mm | 92.3mm | +61.1mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 74.8mm | +13mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | — |
| 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 24-50mm F2.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
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FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
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28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art in detailFE 24-50mm F2.8 G in detailAll E-mount lenses