Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary | SIGMA did it again! (Sony-E & L-Mount)

Full review with samples of this NEW Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 Contemporary lens.
The smallest and lightest constant F2.8 standard zoom lens on the market for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
In this video I answer questions: why there is room for this focal range in Sigma's lens range,
if it is actually any good and I also talk about its build and its value.
#sigma #sigma2870mm #sigmazoom
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Running Order
00:00 Start
00:22 Introduction
01:10 Performance
03:47 The Build
06:19 The Value
7:33 Who Is It For?
07:58 Conclusion

[@shazbk7616]

Thank you so much. Your videos are not just informative they are entertaining as well. Keep them coming!

[@PavSZ]

Glad you like them! thank you!

[@pragyanbezbo]

You earned a sub my friend. I loved the way you handled this review so well, sharing pictures every now and then. You didn’t go towards weird directions, stayed concise and to the point. Thanks a lot. I am heavily considering this lens as currently I have the 50mm 1.8 and 7artisans 25mm manual lens. I need a good zoom lens as a one-lens setup while travelling.

[@PavSZ]

thank you so much!

[@KEHA14]

Great video. I appreciate the info about the ergonomics and it cutting into your finger. That really makes a difference when using a lens for hours during a wedding shoot

[@PavSZ]

most of Sigmas do it!! I hate being aware of the lens on my camera

[@fateful30stm]

It's a pleasure to watch your videos :)

[@PavSZ]

Thank you so much!

[@paulbeckmann]

Brilliant review as always!

[@PavSZ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rafaelm3404]

Your videos are Great, keep up the good work! Cheers from Brazil

[@PavSZ]

Thank you very much!

[@ak4939]

Thanks for the real world review. I think this lens is a real winner, due to its wide max aperture and compact size, while not sacrificing on the image quality.

[@PavSZ]

thanks for watching! Not 100% perfect but I like it

[@751126thomas]

I'm a fan from Taiwan, I got my SIGMA fp and kit lens 45mm DN DG C for the first half year, and I'm very satisfied with its light weight and image quality. But at same time, I'm always wanted to buy another zoom lens for travelling. Today this lens just show up in time! I don't need to worry about if 24-70mm lens is too heavy or too huge to carry around, the new 28-70mm lens might be the best choice for me now! And thanks again for your awesome video review!

[@PavSZ]

if you want light and portable lens than this 28-70 could be great choice for your fp - be aware that there is no lens stabilisation build in though.

[@Server16116]

Thanks for your review! Great stuff. I am curious - what differences did you find in image quality between this and the Sigma 24-70? If any?

[@PavSZ]

very little

[@benpanesar6329]

Thanks for the review,concise and to the point. Is there any difference when you crop your images between this and the 24-70 lens?? Can you test the focusing reliability on Lumix cameras if possible?

[@PavSZ]

the quality is very similar from both of these lenses. I only had a Sony-E version for this review - maybe in the future I will try it on Lumix camera

[@GJSsongsmith]

Superb video Pav , am enjoying the 35mm f2 sigma , I’m definitely considering adding this to my kit ! Great photos by the way , all the best to you Gary

[@PavSZ]

thank you for watching!!!

[@GJSsongsmith]

@@PavSZ you’re welcome Pav … do you have any new thoughts on the Tamron 70 300 , seriously thinking of getting one for some wildlife shooting ?

[@Channel-wv4jh]

Very beautiful review!

[@PavSZ]

Thank you!

[@parmanduke]

Wow the results you got with this lens are just STUNNING. If you don't need 24mm then this lens should be on top of anyone's list.

[@PavSZ]

thank you very much! I couldn't agree more

[@themechanic7638]

You sir won a subscriber. Thank you for your review

[@PavSZ]

Thank you!!

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Very nice review. I have like 4 reviews of this lens incoming at the same time, but I prefer to watch yours first. So this lens has the advantage of light weight, and results seem similar.

[@PavSZ]

Good choice! thanks for watching!

[@prince2thethrone]

@@PavSZ what watch are you wearing?

[@Marticulate]

Thanks for the review. Would like to see the focal length and aperture value listed on your sample photos so I can judge the sharpness on portraits and whether it's wide open or stopped down.

[@PavSZ]

Noted! I only had 3 days to make this review and it all takes so much time. Next time. For your info all photos were taken at f2.8 apart from the landscape or wide town pictures which were done at f8 - that's it

[@JacobHayesTeacher]

Great video! I am looking at buying the Sony ZVE10 and a lens as well. I need a lens to be able to video my classroom lessons, from the back at the room, while still having a crispy shot that can focus on me, without any background blur. Would this be good for that?

[@PavSZ]

yes, this potentially work in this kind of situation. Check out also the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ_MqmCLlNCcpdE

[@husainfoolath4287]

The best review !

[@husainfoolath4287]

Oh and im getting this for my Sigma FP!

[@PavSZ]

thank you soooo much!!!

[@imreivanics9699]

Thank you! It was so informative and I could understand it with my weak English! Ithink I will buy this lens for my Sony 7s :)

[@PavSZ]

Glad it was helpful! Great lens

[@user-jn4gk4nk1z]

I like his review. Cause he is like a usual old guy next to my door. He talks, take gestures like an uncle. I love him.

[@PavSZ]

is he now?

[@GSR1952]

Great vid Pavel! I'm thinking of selling all my i-series to get this one. Tired of carrying and changing lenses all the time :) How's the AF in S5?

[@PavSZ]

It's a good lens but doesn't replace primes. Different tools for different jobs in my opinion. Changing lenses is a part of the process (unfortunately).

[@THEMARCKNIGHT]

I think I will get this lens for the S5 II instead of the Panasonic 20-60. I like the constant aperture of 2.8 and don´t really need that wide angle right now. Great video!

[@PavSZ]

it's a different lens all together. I like 20-60 a lot ... I will be making a full review of it in about 4 weeks

[@EdoRicardo__]

Hi, watching for the lens review, but got distracted because of the awesome talking headshot looks 🤣 Are you using some kind of mist filter for the talking head part?

[@PavSZ]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching! No, all my talking parts are filmed with Nikon Z6 and Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art - no filters

[@EdoRicardo__]

@@PavSZ Ahh, I see, thanks for the answer! 🔥👍🏻🙏🏻

[@Dokumentara]

Hello Pav, thanks for review. Will you also do a review on the L mount with Lumix S series? I am wondering how the AF will do with the Lumix cameras ....

[@PavSZ]

Thanks for watching! I'm not planning to but I would do that if Lumix comes up with something similar to compare to this lens side by side

[@Dokumentara]

@@PavSZ I guess I was not clear, I was not thinking of a competitor 28-70 by Lumix, I was rather thinking of testing the Sigma 28-70 2.8 on a S5 or s1h to see how good it’s the AF with a Lumix camera rather than a Sony. I already have an S5 and would love to buy this new Sigma 28-70 2.8 but would wait to see some AF tests before buying.... Hope it clarifies. Ps: I am a big fan of your reviews...

[@PavSZ]

@@Dokumentara Yes, I understood it. It's just not something that I am planning on doing soon. Sorry

[@Dokumentara]

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[@seonghyunkim6801]

Fantastic Review 👍👍👍

[@PavSZ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@PavSZ]

I don't know how you got this far, he lost me after 2 minutes, boring as F**K!

[@PavSZ]

Don't blame you

[@PavSZ]

good luck! Just bear in mind I say focus, NOT fuck US!

[@madebydor]

What camera was used for the samples? thanks for the review!

[@PavSZ]

thanks! I've used Sony a7III to shoot samples with this lens with

[@Reviews4fun1]

I have the a6600 and large lens library for a good small light system but looking at FF for better home/local/low light photos. I’m thinking of the 24-70 2.8 for a one lens solution on an a7 series.

[@PavSZ]

if you want light, this is a better option that 24-70. If you need those extra 4mm at wide than this is not the answer

[@Reviews4fun1]

@@PavSZ yeah I got the 24-70 and it’s like a cinder block! I think it could fit in my system though. A6600 plus sigma primes while on the move, and a7iv with “Big Sigma” for home life.

[@electrichimp]

I was thinking on buying the sigma 24-70 f2.8, but this lens looks very tempting for the size and weight... Probably would pair it with a wide-angle zoom or prime.

[@PavSZ]

it's a decent choice - smallest and lightest, full frame, constant wide aperture lens you can get right now

[@SkipperGeffen]

Had the same choice to make.. decided to go with the 28-70. My shooting days are long and I don't feel like carrying that huge 24-70

[@electrichimp]

@@SkipperGeffen yep i don’t think i’ll ever buy a big lens again

[@razafiarisonmichael4421]

Would you advice me to use it for wedding photography ? I cannot afford the art version and already have the 16-28 contemporary lens

[@PavSZ]

it is Sigma, very good quality as always

[@Shoikan]

If it had been available for Z mount it would be a no brainer for me: I can't justify the full 24-70 Art price for a lens I rarely use. And I don't care about the 'features' that make it cheaper anyway... I guess I'll have to wait for Sigma to finally make it's way to the Z mount natively!

[@PavSZ]

I hope it will happen soon

[@prince2thethrone]

what kind of watch are you wearing? it looks nice

[@PavSZ]

Thanks! it's just a cheap SNE Digital watch from Amazon amzn.to/3ko3MlN I love them

[@francissosing]

Hey Pav, I believe you also shoot Panasonic. How does this lens behave on your Panasonic? I'm debating on whether to get this lens or the 24-70 Sigma for my S5. I do portrait photography, wedding photography and video, and racing action video. Thank you so much.

[@PavSZ]

I do shoot with S5 but I was supplied only with Sony-E mount of this lens for this review. It is a great lens and the L-mount version would work great on S5 but in crop mode only. It is a APS-C lens so for photography you are going to loose some resolution

[@francissosing]

@@PavSZ hey Pav. In the description, you said this is a Full Frame lens.

[@jockslifeatliftvideoproduc8528]

@@francissosing Pretty sure its a full frame lens... not sure what Pav is on about

[@Ponskippa]

Thinking of buying this for the S5Ii. Has anyone had issue with dust with this lens?

[@PavSZ]

there is no dust issues with any Sigma lens anymore. This one never had any

[@frankfeng2701]

6:34 I think the cheaper Tamron 28-200 also competes well. It basically has 28-70 f/2.8-4 and 70-200 in one lens.

[@PavSZ]

but Tamron 28-200 is f2.8-5.6 lens, not constant aperture like this one - different kind of tool

[@frankfeng2701]

@@PavSZ I have 28-200 for travel and Sigma 24-70 for serious work, which requires 24mm. For me 28-70 is an awkward FL.

[@PeWu10]

Great review Pav! Is this lens linear or non linear?

[@PavSZ]

Czesc! Non linear just like all current Sigma lenses

[@PeWu10]

@@PavSZ dzieki :) i thought 24-70 is. That was the reason for me to get it. Hmmm

[@PavSZ]

@@PeWu10 I'm pretty sure they are all focusing by wire

[@SkipperGeffen]

Hey Pav! I think you got two things mixed together! Almost all current mirrorless lenses are focused by wire, but both the sigmas are linear (as opposed to the Tamron) meaning you can actually focus pull accurately

[@ChillVibesAT]

I already have the sigma 16 28 2.8, should i get the 28 70 2.8 or rather go for the 24 70 2.8?

[@PavSZ]

only you can decide. 24-70 is more expensive and it is heavier but it gives that little extra at wide end

[@BerlinAerial]

thanks for this video, do u have compare it with Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 lens?

[@PavSZ]

I will be doing that comparison in March when this lens is shipping

[@lauriewahlig2819]

Do you have any idea or scoop if sigma might have a new 50mm e mount lens coming???

[@PavSZ]

I'd love to know that myself

[@thatsreallyamoon]

Yeah I got tired of waiting for a non-garbage (and not GM) 50mm Sony lens and pulled the trigger on the Zeiss 55 1.8. the image quality on that is amazing. It is kind of pricey but not as pricey as their other lenses. I do video, so this lens, which has surprisingly sticky focus for being an old lens, is great. But yeah I really find it weird Sigma hasn't made a new 50 mm for Sony yet... Photographers are pretty much begging for something new. The Zeiss is not everyone's budget or answer sadly.

[@DavidTramacchi]

I hope they release a Canon EF-M mount version for M6 & M5

[@PavSZ]

this might never happen

[@michaelschneider9710]

For an l-mount how does this compare with the Panasonic 20-60 for image quality? (I understand the f-stop is not constant).

[@PavSZ]

I think it's a better lens overall than the lumix kit one

[@dungngotien4484]

It has dust problem inside like sigma 24-70 ?

[@PavSZ]

not that I know of

[@joeolivares8498]

Can you use this on an APS-C camera like the A6400?

[@PavSZ]

yes

[@srdjandmitrovic]

@@PavSZ What about vignetting? Is this lens designed to work normal on APS-C sony cameras?

[@PavSZ]

It will work as normal on APS-C camera but the focal range will be more like 45-100mm. There will be no vignetting

[@Jon-mz2wp]

I just got mine and im a Old War Horse ! This lens feels like im carrying my Nifty 50 ?! (Light) i thought i had bought this with AF and see no button for this function ?! Im not lazy so it doesnt effect my SeaScaping , Sunset, Sunrise chores ! Im about to ride the wheels off this Sigma Lens !! 👌 👌 👌

[@PavSZ]

great lens!

[@9988RedefinedD]

I want to buy this lens for my lumix s5 , what u say sir ?

[@PavSZ]

go for it!

[@9988RedefinedD]

Focus remain same when zoom ?

[@PavSZ]

yes, with AF on, not when manually focusing

[@JorgeMorenoCGArtist]

Which is better between tamron 28-75 and this Sigma?

[@PavSZ]

this seems a little bit sharper and it is smaller and lighter

[@TheGeorge980]

In my opinion is here to compete with the tamron. The problem is that is not even out, and is a problem because there is no second hand market for this one as there is for the tamron. This one would cost 750 pounds and the tamron second hand you can find it for 600 even less. So if you are in a budget as I am and don’t mind a bit less of sharpens to save a good chunk the tamron. If money if not a problem I would say sigma newer and sharper.

[@PavSZ]

@@TheGeorge980 no second hand market, yet.

[@TheGeorge980]

@@PavSZ yes that’s is true in one year probably would the best value without any doubt. But if you need a 28-70 right now maybe the tamron in my opinion. But that’s only if the budget is tight. Because 760 is a very good price for a new lens.

[@SkipperGeffen]

And the Tamron isn't linear which is a big disadvantage if you are pulling focus manually in video

[@martinadamcz]

mount? and it is for Full frame?

[@PavSZ]

E-mount and L-mount full frame

[@kritinkhandelwal]

what are the technical advantages of sigma28-75 in comparision to sigma 24-70

[@PavSZ]

I have explained that in my video - smaller, lighter, cheaper

[@TomJorman]

I jak miałem zagwozdkę pomiędzy 24-105 f4, a 24-70 2.8 sigmy, to teraz jeszcze dowalili... :D

[@PavSZ]

no to tak jest 😕 trzeba wszystkie trzy kupić 😉

[@TomJorman]

@@PavSZ Za malo nerek 😂

[@Tussinette]

I had it. Not bad but I returned it for the Sony 20-70mm f4. I don’t miss the f2.8 and the gain in wide angle and autofocus speed was worthy for me.

[@PavSZ]

Sony is a great lens

[@drakekim2114]

4:16 dust ？！

[@PavSZ]

I have filmed the lens brans new, straight from the box and some dust stuck on the glass

[@Dewal4]

answer for first question in movie: money

[@PavSZ]

I don't understand your comment

[@mauriumze]

Oh well I think sigma should pay you, just convince me :)

[@PavSZ]

haha thanks!

[@mikey7326]

Optical quality looks to be pretty bad, going by your chart.

[@PavSZ]

charts don't translate to the real world usage - my photos look pretty good taken with it

[@derp195]

@@PavSZ Agreed. My favorite photos were taken with a voigtlander nokton classic, which is far from “perfect”, but nobody judges good photographs based on pixel peeping sharpness. “Oh well you see I saw your photo while I was farting in my hand and sniffing it and I noticed that the corners were just a tiny bit softer than the center. 0/10, it isn’t art unless it’s technologically perfect.”

[@JeffBourke]

This is terrible outcome from their marketing team. Nobody wants this lense.

[@PavSZ]

how did you come up with this conclusion? I know personally a lot of people using it, by choice

[@MarvinCrisostomo_09]

What lens could you recommend for vlogging purposes in S5?

[@PavSZ]

the kit 20-60mm is a solid choice for vlogging

[@MarvinCrisostomo_09]

@@PavSZ Thanks mate. :)