Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary vs Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art
Both are L-Mount zooms for pro standard zoom and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28-70mm | 28-45mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art opens wider (f/1.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary covers 28-70mm and the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art covers 28-45mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN ContemporarySee price on Amazon
Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN ArtSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary and the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art?
The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is 28-70mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame; the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art is 28-45mm f/1.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary or the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art?
The Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art — its f/1.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary and Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
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