Contemporary or Contempt?! Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | C for Sony & Leica Review

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[@peterheasman8883]

Thanks for the review, I just received my Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary (L mount) on Monday so will play around with that for a while but this new lens looks very nice indeed

[@gabewrsewell]

i like the look of this lens! lots of unhappy people in the live announcement but i’m pretty excited, I think i’ll get this lens over the 24-70 2.8 once DN finally comes to the Z mount :)

[@sigmaphoto]

Thank you for the excellent overview, Leigh! Wonderful images.

[@stuartmeador8993]

if f/2.8 is not your favorite setting, the Panasonic 20 -> 60 is a very handy lens for the Leica SL2. It covers a very practical range if focal lengths, is very light and quite sharp.

[@Ponskippa]

Just ordered one for my S5 Mk2. Sold the 20-60 kit lens for it. Can’t wait to use it. Just hoping the lack of proper dust sealing won’t end up in dust in lens or on sensor. 🤞

[@JohnPaul-ts8dq]

Very sharp with good boca. I’m impressed.

[@john_in_Berlin]

It really seems to be a perfect all-rounder, especially given the price and size / portability. Excellent, quick review with a bit of desert ambiance thrown in. Might be just the thing for an upcoming trip to Asia, as I really don't want to lug around the Sigma 85 mm, beautiful results aside. Final point: I know you're passionate about the cacti and desert landscapes, but I feel it offers a limited range of colors and forms to showcase camera equipment, especially for people who live (primarily) in the city, suburbs, etc. Just a thought, but maybe moot now as I have seen you do other city work. Much appreciated. Keep up the great work.

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks for sharing... Although I am not a fan of Sigma lenses due to past problems, I like the results of this lens...cheers..

[@UkuleleCreations]

Thank you! That was very informative. Would you happen to know if the 28-70mm is the same quality glass as the Sigma 24-70mm? Is there an image quality compromise?

[@danilotorre1857]

Hi, very interesting video. Did you have the chance to compare the image quality of this new Sigma lens vs the Leica 24-90 (that I own)? Thank you!

[@mwsteffen]

Bought one myself and love it for the Sony a7r4a

[@ExploreTravelTV]

great review and loved the footage!

[@LeighAndRaymond]

Thanks for watching!

[@aldolega]

How's the manual focus response? Linear or speed-sensitive?

[@victorcarmelo8606]

Oh how I envy you hiking in such beautiful places like this desert, enjoy and thanks for the review.

[@Nicosalgadophotography]

How is it compared to the Leica 24 TO 90 thinking what to invest in

[@tsizzle]

How does it compare to the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8? The Tamron lens has better weather sealing? Thanks.

[@WunjoxFlo]

The Tamron is less sharp overall, heavier but has way better weather sealing. The Sigma only has a rubber gasket an the mount. The lense itself isn't protected. The Tamron is sealed on multiple points

[@framedge]

I'd love to see how this lens performs on the SL2-S or a Sony with a sensor with fewer megapixels. Sometimes hard to tell if what I am seeing is the the high megapixel sensor or the lens....or, of course, both.

[@muqeemulhaq3568]

Hi, did you only got this lens for review as in lent by Sigma or you have it in your kit (now)? In case of latter, how is your experience of the lens and its results? There is some complaint that the images are skewed and they have to be corrected. Plus, corners are said to be soft when the lens is zoomed. I have got Sigma 16mm f/1.4 APS-C for Sony E-mount and it is a very good lens. Likewise, their 20mm f/1.4 though too heavy. Thank you.

[@arambaali]

I'm very intrigued by your comment about the minimum focusing distance being 2.8", as the press release quotes 19-38 cm or 7.5-15". I'm considering the 28-70 mm with the 24-70 mm and it's coming down to the minimum focusing distance.

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I misspoke - 2.8" is the "working" distance, which means the distance from the end of the lens. The minimum focusing distance is from the focal plane inside the camera and is indeed 7.5". :)

[@arambaali]

@@LeighAndRaymond Thank you for the explanation, I didn't know that before. I have always assumed the minimum focusing distance is measured from the last glass element.

[@kevinrtres]

Thanks for the review. Shows the sharpness of the lens (but with the SL of course) which I needed to see. As for your channel name....reminds me of the FIT-CHICK, by one very fit female cyclist.....!

[@irutgers]

I have the 24-70mm for my Sony and love it. I do have a question, what is your recommended focal length for vlogging ?

[@LeighAndRaymond]

The focal length will completely depend on your preference and how you are filming yourself.

[@mjcatto]

Hi Leigh. Thanks for the video. I also have the SL2 and I have been lucky to have had a QP for a couple of years. I’m spoiled by the image quality from QP. To your eye how does the sigma iq compare to your 24-90? Would you feel confident leaving the elmarit at home just using the sigma. Thank you! I hope you have time to reply. Mark

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I did leave the Leica 24-90mm at home and took the Sigma 28-70 on this hike! The 24-90 has a place in my L mount collection but when I prefer a smaller/lighter setup, I'd leave it at home and take this 28-70mm without a second thought.

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Great video. I was wondering how this compares with the Panasonic 24-105 f4 which spend a lot of time on my original SL. However the IQ is oddly inconsistent, basically not the all rounder I hoped for.

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I haven’t tried the Panasonic 24-105mm so, unfortunately, I can’t compare the two. I can say that this lens is very sharp through the range. :)

[@artmaltman]

Compare to Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2? Also light weight.

[@nubbinthemonkey]

So annoying that I can't get sigma lenses for my Fuji

[@siqiaoxie1256]

Nice photos! Would you trust the weather sealing on this lens in the dusty desert? I live in PHX area too and would love to get a reliable and lightweight zoom for my hikes:)

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I did trust it on this hike and I would definitely feel comfortable using it in the desert on a long-term basis.

[@siqiaoxie1256]

@@LeighAndRaymond Nice! Thanks for your assessment! Maybe I'll bump into you in a desert hike someday:)

[@xulab]

hey leigh, how, does it compare to the Leica 24-90? recently, i've been enticed to consider selling my Leica 24-90 and replace it with this Sigma 28-70, since I use the Sigma 85 1.4, really don't need the reach the 24-90 gives me at f4. have you had the chance to compare the two? the 24-90 is probably one of the most extraordinary zoom lenses i've ever used but it's big, heavy, and honestly, the 90mm focal length is really not that useful for me at F4 (i shoot a ton in low light). i'd rather just pop on the 85. anyway, thank you for your time and thoughts!

[@ronaldsand3000]

Seems like a wonderful light weight, compact affordable option with great image quality on an already heavy expensive camera body

[@pauloduarte3095]

Hi, love your channel. Am new to photography and in the look for a camera and lens that can give me a good start in the photography world. Been taking photos with my phone and its been fun but i started to see the advantage of having a camera after spending 15 days with my brother's camera in the summer. I love landscape photography and Street photography, it's just amazing going for a walk in the city or in the woods and taking pictures along the way. I was planning to get the panasonic lumix S5 and a lens. Do you think that this lens with the panasonic lumix S5 is a good start. Keep up the amazing work

[@LeighAndRaymond]

This would be great on that camera!

[@pauloduarte3095]

@@LeighAndRaymond thanks

[@williamsingman1489]

I always enjoy watching your videos. Nice lens..but from my perspective it doesn’t have the robustness of color and 3D depth my Leica 24-90 has. Weight and close focus are definitely a plus. So my bottom line is...I’ll keep my gym membership, stay in touch with my chiropractor and continue to haul around the heavy weight of lenses. My Leica 24-90.

[@urouuroushima5602]

Seems to be a very interesting lens. Does this lens work on a z-mount with techart-adapter well? Greetings from the snow-lands

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I wish I had the answer! I have been using the L mount version of the lens so I have not been able to test that out.

[@simonedmunds533]

I am thinking the same thoughts. How would it work on my z7? I have the sony 28mm f2 and that works great via the the techart adaptor.

[@olegvorkunov5400]

I had e-mount version of it and found it has heavy vignetting and this lens was unusable for videos due to this reason. While it is easy to correct it in Lightroom for stills, it is much harder to do that for videos.

[@jockturner1547]

That’s fair reason to sell it on, but that’s the trade off for the smaller size. I don’t consider it’s slight imperfections as a negative against it because it’s the compromises made to make it so small and seeing as Sigma has the 24-70mm which is much more comprehensive, which I own and absolutely love. Now I’m picking this up as a more walk around lens and a b cam lens or second shooter lens because the 24-70 is massive for what it is

[@robertbirnbach2312]

Makes me want to go to the desert!

[@LeighAndRaymond]

Thank you, that's a nice compliment! But what I couldn't show you through photos and video was how hot is already is out here!

[@robertbirnbach2312]

@@LeighAndRaymond I used to live for a very short time Az so I can imagine the heat but I miss the smell and quiet. In San Francisco I can get to redwoods and oceans but I miss the desert. And those desert night skies.

[@TVe200]

The Sigma 24 for Sony and Leica is perhaps a sharp lens, still f/3.5 is a strange aperture for a prime. Tamron have 20, 24 and 35 f/2.8, 3.5 is Even more strange

[@geraldheitman7687]

Not many people in Canada are going to fork out $7800.00 CDN for the SL2 body and another say $1600.00 for the lens, nice but for people with money to burn !!

[@hawg427]

Are you happy with your Leica SL2?

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I love it.

[@9988RedefinedD]

2:41 wow

[@Be-Es---___]

Compared to the Tamron....?

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I did borrow and review the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD for E mount last year (kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJe8eZlvlJ2XaM0). It's also a great lens, though it is not available for L mount users.

[@sijilo]

😊

[@lefturn99]

Seems like the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 would be the closest competitor, at least for the Sony.

[@smodjo]

Yeah and it was not even mentioned.

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I did use the Tamron last year (kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJe8eZlvlJ2XaM0). It's also a good lens, but only available for E mount. Also, this Sigma lens is a bit shorter and lighter. It's not a large difference if you're just looking at the numbers, but it did seem to make a larger difference in how easy the lens was to carry on the camera when it was hanging around my neck.

[@petegerardini2455]

I have a pinched nerve in my neck, doctor said couldn't be sure absolutely why, however i no longer use a neck strap. Please save your neck, here's a great video with physiotherapist discussing camera straps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/emfWlWChjs2ahsk

[@gastonmannlicher8077]

And.....I just bought the 28-75 2.8 earlier this week. 🤨

[@LeighAndRaymond]

There's always something new around the corner. Sometimes we just have to choose something and go for it! Anyway, there's always the incredible Sigma Contemporary and Art prime lenses. ;)

[@NickL0VIN]

Return policy!

[@davidgaffney4918]

Just purchased this lens for my S5!!