Sony
28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
 vs
Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Slightly more magnification 1:4.5 (0.2x) vs 1:5.3 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.7 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Learn more about
the Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs Sony SAM
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
28-75mm f/2.8 SAM:Sony SAM
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha:Sigma HSM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 *

Wide angle lens

$1,998
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 * vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 * vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Sony-alpha

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$569
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Sony-alpha vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Sony-alpha vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD Sony-alpha vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD Sony-alpha vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Wide angle lens

$700
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Wide angle lens

$1,998
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

Wide angle lens

$998
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Travel lens

$698
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
Compare the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$798
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Wildlife lens

$998
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$479
Zoom range Much more zoom
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Fisheye lens

$298
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Magnification More magnification
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Pentax-k

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Pentax-k

Low light lens

$519
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Pentax-k vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

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