Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E

The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is an appealing lens for pros and enthusiasts who want to take advantage of the creative possibilities of an F2.8 aperture without carrying a bulky lens.

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  Compact F2.8 zoom, Full-frame coverage, Excellent resolution, Quick, quiet autofocus, Nominal focus breathing, Available for E- and L-mount camera systems

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  Not as wide angle as 24-70mm zooms, Weather sealing limited to lens mount

There are bigger, heavier and better performing lenses if you’re prepared to pay for them, but the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN is a great lens for everyday photography and you won’t regret taking it with you on a day out ‘just in case’.

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  Compact size for the focal length and aperture, Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, Reasonably priced

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  Not as sharp at 70mm as at 28mm, Only available in Sony E and the L-mount, Relies on in-camera stabilisation

Because you use it so much, a high-quality general-purpose zoom lens is probably a requirement in your kit. Fortunately, as just explored, there are numerous models producing good image quality to choose from.

Angela Nicholson takes a look at the impressively compact 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C from Sigma

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  Dust and splash-proof, Fast and quiet autofocus, High quality build, Impressively small and compact, Provides a weight saving on the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

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  No zoom lock, Vignetting wide open throughout the focal length range, Only available in L and E-mount at the time of writing, Some may prefer the extra width offered by a 24-70mm lens

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  Great lens for the price.

I was dubious whether the 28-70 F2.8 would be a big enough upgrade to the 20-60 Kit lens, and suffice to say, the improvement was clearly noticeable with the F2.8 constant aperture making a marked difference in my low light photography, plus the focal range is ideal for everyday use.