Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryvsSony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
28-70mm / F2.8
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FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
55mm / F1.8
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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 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight189g 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 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*70.5mm long × 64.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 55mm | −27mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 55mm | +15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | 50cm | −0.31m |
| Max magnification | 0.33× | 0.14× | +0.19x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 470g | 281g | +189g |
| Length | 103.5mm | 70.5mm | +33mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 64.4mm | +7.8mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 49mm | +18mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2013 | +8year |
| 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 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*.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 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
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