Sigma has officially introduced its latest lens, the 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN | Art, designed for full frame mirrorless cameras. This new lens is set to join Sigma’s renowned Art series, offering a constant f/2.8 aperture across its versatile zoom range.
Overview
The Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN | Art is a full frame zoom lens designed for a range of photography genres, from wide angle landscapes to telephoto portraiture. It offers a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range, from 28mm to 105mm, making it a versatile lens for various lighting conditions and creative needs. The lens also incorporates Sigma’s advanced optical technology, featuring a High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) for fast and accurate autofocus performance.
Built with both photographers and videographers in mind, the lens offers a dust- and splash-resistant design, making it suitable for use in challenging outdoor environments. Additionally, the front element has water- and oil-repellent coatings, ensuring that it stays clean during adverse conditions. The lens will be available for both Sony E mount and L mount systems, providing a new option for photographers and videographers who need a combination of wide angle and telephoto reach in a single, fast-aperture lens.
Key Specifications
- Focal length: 28-105mm
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Lens construction: 18 elements in 13 groups (2 FLD, 1 SLD, 5 aspherical elements)
- Angle of view: 75.4° - 23.3°
- Autofocus system: High-response Linear Actuator (HLA)
- Aperture blades: 12 (rounded diaphragm)
- Minimum focusing distance: 40 cm / 15.8 in.
- Maximum magnification ratio: 1:3.1 at 105mm
- Filter size: 82mm
- Dimensions: 87.8 x 157.9 mm / 3.5 x 6.2 in.
- Weight: 995 g / 35.1 oz.
- Mount compatibility: Sony E mount, L mount
- Weather resistance: Dust- and splash-resistant structure
- Coatings: Nano Porous Coating, Super Multi-Layer Coating, water- and oil-repellent coating (front element)
- Other features: Aperture ring with click/declick switch, two customizable AFL buttons, zoom lock switch
Design and Build
The 28-105mm f/2.8 is designed to deliver top-notch performance in a compact and lightweight body. Weighing just under 1 kg, it is portable for handheld shooting while offering a constant f/2.8 aperture. The use of a magnesium alloy for the lens barrel near the mount reduces weight without sacrificing rigidity.
The lens features a 12-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh, and advanced optical elements, including two FLD and one SLD elements, which help suppress aberrations and deliver sharp images across the frame. The lens is equipped with five aspherical elements that contribute to reducing its size while maintaining its optical quality.
Performance Features
With a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.1 at the telephoto end, the lens allows users to capture detailed close-up shots, adding versatility to its already impressive feature set. The High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) provides fast and accurate autofocus, ensuring that the lens performs well in various shooting conditions, including fast-paced action or video work.
Additionally, advanced lens coatings help to minimize flare and ghosting, improving contrast and clarity in difficult lighting conditions. The lens also boasts minimal focus breathing, a feature especially important for videographers who need consistent framing while shifting focus.
Availability
Priced at $1,499, the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN | Art lens will be available starting September 26, 2024.
Ahh, but it's not an internal zoom like the Canon 24-105 2.8, but still half the price and no RF option for us Canon shooters. But oh well, I already have the Canon version.
I'm guessing that I'll have to really think about saying bye to Canon if they don't open up soon. I had the Canon 24-105f2.8, but with the pixel stretching on the wide end, I returned it. It just wasn't worth the money.