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Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN for L-Mount
Weighing just 470g with a constant f/2.8 aperture, this lens stands out as the lightest and most compact option in its class for L-mount, aided by superb build quality and internal focusing. Its Nano Porous Coating effectively suppresses flare and ghosting, while the 67mm filter thread keeps accessory costs low. This is best for travel and portrait photographers who prioritize a lightweight kit without sacrificing low-light performance or sharpness.
Aperture f/2.8
Mount leica_l
Weight 470 g
lens type Zoom
44 Overall Score
Price $889
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (16th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
Build
| Mount | leica_l |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN for L-Mount | 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 | - | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | leica_l | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 470 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | - | 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 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN for L-Mount | 54.8 | 81.8 | 52.1 | 8.2 | 16.1 | 84 | 34.1 | 26.4 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 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 | 51.1 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.4 | 54.8 | 22.9 | 95.9 | 84 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.8 | 33.3 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.7 | 35.3 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.5 |
Price
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