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28-70mm F2.8 EX DG
MSRP: $570.00 USD
Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting
that tends to occur when using digital SLR
cameras.
Compact, lightweight, yet robust, large aperture
zoom lens
This compact, large and constant F2.8 aperture zoom
lens and is ideal for digital SLR cameras. Two SLD
elements and four aspherical lenses provide the ultimate
correction against distortion as well as all types of
aberration, especially spherical aberration. Its advanced
optical design ensures high performance throughout the [Lens Hood LH730_02]
entire zoom range.
The use of aspherical lenses in the construction of this
lens not only corrects aberrations but also produces a
very small and lightweight lens design. Its compact, yet
robust, construction has an overall length of 87.2mm
(3.4in.), maximum diameter of 74mm (2.9in.), filter size
of diameter 67mm and weight of 510g(18.0 ounces).
Compact, lightweight Zoom Lens
The use of aspherical lenses in the construction of this
lens not only corrects aberrations but also produces a
very small and lightweight lens design. Its compact, yet
robust, construction has an overall length of 87.2mm
(3.4in.), maximum diameter of 74mm (2.9in.), filter size
of diameter 67mm and weight of 510g(18.0 ounces).
F2.8 large aperture over the entire zoom range Depth of Field Table
This lens offers a large aperture of F2.8 over its entire
range of focal lengths and its large depth of field offers
greater freedom of creative expression.
This lens is perfectly suited for low light conditions
indoors or at dusk. It covers wide angle to medium
telephoto and is ideally suited to a wide range of
subjects.
Excellent optical performance
Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements are
provided for effective compensation of color aberration,
which is a common problem with super-wide angle
lenses. Four pieces of hybrid aspherical lenses offer
excellent correction for distortion as well as all types of
aberration. This lens’ excellent optical performance
makes it an ideal lens for Digital SLR Cameras as well as
film SLR cameras.
Super Multi Layer Coating Lens 14 Elements in 12
Construction Groups
It incorporates "Super Multi Layer Coating" to reduce the
influence of harmful light caused by reflections from the Angle of View 75.4 - 34.3 degrees
digital image sensor.
Number of 9 Blades
Minimum focusing distance of 33cm (13 in.) at Diaphragm
all focal lengths Blades
It has a minimum focusing distance of 33cm (13 in.) at Minimum F22
all focal lengths and a maximum magnification ratio of Aperture
1:4.4, which is very convenient for close-up photography.
Minimum 33cm /13 in.
Zoom Lock Switch Mechanism Focusing
Distance
This lens is also equipped with a zoom lock that
eliminates "Zoom Creep". This remarkably compact, high Maximum 1:4.4
performance zoom lens is ideally suited for traveling. Magnification
Petal Type Hood Filter Size Diameter 67mm
Since the front of the lens does not rotate, a Petal-type Dimensions Diameter 74mm X
hood and circular polarizing filters can be easily used. Length 87.2mm
2.9 in. X 3.4 in.
Weight 510g/18.1 oz.
Corresponding SIGMA,
AF Mounts CANON,
NIKON (D),
SONY/MINOLTA,
PENTAX
Nikon and Pentax
mount lenses do not
have an aperture ring.
Lens Test: Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG AF
A sharp, compact, fast, and ruggedly constructed pro-caliber lens that's priced for all users.

By Pop Photo Staff Posted June 11, 2007

Originally published September 2005.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

The fourth generation of Sigma's pro-caliber, EX-series 28–70mm f/2.8, this version features a smaller filter size (from 77mm down to 67mm),
improved coatings to control ghosting with digital SLRs, a significantly closer focusing distance (from 19 down to 12 inches), and now a zoom lock.
Compared to the Tamron 28–75mm f/2.8, it's slightly more compact (3.4 vs. 3.6 inches), but otherwise physically similar and comparably priced
($359).

HANDS ON:

Matte black with focusing and zoom scales in contrasting white, the lens features amply sized focusing and zoom rings clad in a ribbed, rubberlike
material for pleasing finger traction. Compact for the class, it's half a pound lighter and 1.5 inches shorter than Nikon's more expensive 28–70mm
f/2.8 ED AF-S ($1,500). As befits a pro-caliber lens, both focusing and zoom actions are very well-damped; zoom creep is highly unlikely. Lacking
Sigma's silent HSM focusing motor, the lens' AF noise levels are noticeably louder than Canon's USM-enabled 24–70mm f/2.8L EF ($1,150), for
example, but not objectionable.

IN THE LAB:

SQF performance was excellent at the three tested focal lengths, and distortion as determined in DxO Analyzer tests, was well-controlled, with slight
pincushioning (0.69% and 0.80%) at 50mm and 70mm (respectively), and slight barrel distortion (0.93%) at 28mm. Light falloff was gone by f/5.6 at
all three focal lengths, an average result for pro-quality glass. At the universal close-focus distance of 12 inches, magnification ratios ranged from
1:7.7 at 28mm to 1:4.5 at 70mm, an average performance. (The 24–70mm Canon mentioned above reaches 1:3.5 at 70mm.)

CONCLUSION:

A sharp, compact, fast, and ruggedly constructed pro-caliber lens that's priced for all users, Sigma's newest 28–70mm f/2.8 is hard to fault.

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A sharp, compact, fast, and ruggedly constructed pro-caliber lens that's priced for all users.

By Pop Photo Staff Posted June 11, 2007

Specifications

28–70mm (29.24–69.56mm tested), f/2.8 (f/2.91–3.04) tested), 14 elements in 12 groups. Focusing turns 50 degrees counterclockwise. Zoom ring
turns 60 degrees clockwise. Focal lengths marked at 28-, 35-, 40-, 50-, and 70mm.
• Diagonal view angle: 75–34 degrees.
• Weight: 1.13 lb.
• Filter size: 67mm.
• Mounts: Canon AF, Konica Minolta AF, Nikon AF, Pentax AF, Sigma AF.
• Included: Lenshood, softcase.
• Street price: Approx. $359.

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