Sigma
28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro
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Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
More magnification 1:2.9 (0.3x) vs 1:5.3 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 80% larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 79 mm vs 95 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly cheaper $449.00 vs $824.00
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 The best price we've seen is $375 cheaper (around 50% less)
Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Learn more about
the Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 28 mm
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 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Low light lens

$649
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro
Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Low light lens

$217
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL vs the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly shorter
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Portrait lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f

Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$70
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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