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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (17th 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 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | - | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | leica_l | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 470 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | Zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | 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 | 54.5 | 81.4 | 52.6 | 8.3 | 16.7 | 83.7 | 34.2 | 26.4 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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