Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN 28-105mm
This constant f/2.8 aperture zoom covers 28-105mm in a 483g L-mount package, using five aspherical and three ED elements for sharpness across the range. The bundled 82mm filter kit and soft case add value, though the lens lacks optical stabilization and weather sealing. It suits portrait photographers who prioritize a fast, versatile zoom with consistent bokeh, but its travel score of 46.1 reflects limitations for outdoor use.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q4 2025100/100
Buyers praised the lens for its unique focal range, versatility, image quality, and fast autofocus. One mentioned a stiff zoom ring, but overall sentiment was highly positive.
- Unique and versatile focal range from 28 to 105 mm is widely appreciated.
- Excellent image quality, fast autofocus, and a precise aperture ring set a new standard.
- A few users find the lens reasonably light; one mentions the zoom ring is very stiff.
- Highly recommended for events, video, and everyday carry despite being slightly larger than a 24–70.
- Q2 202580/100
Reviewers praised the lens as a versatile all-around option, especially for video and weddings, with good build quality and sharpness.
- Versatile all-around lens, ideal for weddings and video work.
- Sharpness and build quality satisfy users.
- Some prefer it over 24-70mm for extra reach, others miss wide end.
- No reliability or defect issues reported in this period.
Based on 16 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 105 |
| Elements | 18 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 5 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellant Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HLA |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 401 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN 28-105mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28-105mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 998 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN 28-105mm | 54.9 | 42.5 | 35.8 | 56.8 | 97.8 | 24.5 | 85.9 | 59.5 | 35.9 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
