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Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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Sigma · 28-105 mm · f/2.8 · Sony E, Leica L mount

Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Announcement dateSep 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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

Brand
Sigma
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Sep 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The 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.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
F22
Optical Formula
18 elements in 13 groups
Special Elements
2 FLD, 1 SLD, 5 aspherical elements
Front Element Diameter
66.4mm
Min focal length
28 mm
Max focal length
105 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
28-105 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
40 cm01500
Autofocus mode
Yes
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
12020

Focus

Maximum Magnification Ratio
1:3.1 at 105mm
Autofocus System
HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)

Build

Length at 28mm
157.9mm (L-mount), 159.9mm (Sony E-mount)
Barrel Diameter
87.7mm
Construction
Magnesium-alloy around mount
Front Coating
Water- and oil-repellent

Coatings

Anti Flare
Nano Porous Coating (NPC), Super Multi-Layer Coating, advanced simulation technology

Features

Aperture Ring
De-clickable, manual control with A-setting
Zoom Lock Switch
Yes
Focus Breathing
Minimized
Programmable Buttons
2 AFL buttons
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Video

Image Stabilization
None (relies on in-body stabilization)

Physical

Lens weight
995 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
82 mm
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, Leica L