Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Sigma · 28–105 mm · f/2.8 · Art
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
76
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Constant F2.8 aperture across entire 28-105mm range with only 4mm compromise vs 24mm wide angle
+Excellent sharpness and optical performance with minimal chromatic aberration and distortion
+Compact and lightweight design at under 1kg making it highly portable for all-day shooting
+Advanced close-focusing at 40cm throughout zoom range with 1:3.1 macro magnification at 105mm
+Premium build quality with magnesium-alloy construction, weather sealing, and professional features like de-clickable aperture ring
+Versatile focal range covers landscapes to portraits eliminating need for multiple lenses
Worth Knowing
−No optical image stabilization (relies on in-body IBIS in modern mirrorless cameras)
−Stiffer zoom ring action compared to some competitors may require more deliberate adjustment
−Noticeably heavier and larger than traditional 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses due to extended range
−At 28mm start point, loses 4mm of wide-angle coverage compared to common 24-105mm f/4 alternatives
General | |
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About This LensThe Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art is a surprisingly compact, full-frame, wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens with a fast constant aperture. This is the only standard zoom lens currently on the market to offer such a versatile focal range paired with a constant f/2.8 aperture in a relatively compact package, making it almost perfect as an all-in-one event lens for both stills and video. The Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art is sharp wide open, well-built, and versatile, ideal for travel, street, and event photographers alike. | |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Art |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical92/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 995 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 87.8 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 159.9 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 82 mm |
Optics83/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 28–105 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 75.4°–23.3° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 12020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 40 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.32x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length |  Yes |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction55/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 18 |
| Groups | 13 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 5 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 2 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 1 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |