Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN 'Art' lens review

Yet another striking new lens from Sigma...is that zoom range useful enough, and will the thing be SHARP enough for anyone to really want it, though?

All pictures taken by me on Sony a7R III and a5100 cameras.

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[cyrilhamel]

How about making a comparison between F/2.8 Canon 24-105, Sigma 28-105 and Samyang & Tamron 35-150 lenses? 😊

[planterz]

Thank you for continuing to show sharpness results on APS-C cameras. Too often we get reviews that don't take this possibility into consideration, despite the large number of owners of Sony's a6X00 series cameras.

[ChristianKatja]

For the best lens reviews this Christopher Frost is the best!

[NickErickson]

If you find yourself thinking "wish we had this on APSC", remember that Tamron offers 17-70mm f/2.8. 25.5-105mm equivalent. Obviously not the exact same thing, but there is a great option for non FF shooters too!

[Through_the_lens_art]

Sony will then probably release FE 24-105 II at some point. Perhaps f2.8-4 wouldn't be a bad thing

[sleepless]

Looking at the designs coming out lately, I still hope for a 35-85mm f/1.8-2.0 or similar.

[shang-hsienyang]

Another impressive lens. I already have the 35-150 so I will be skipping it, but I hope Sigma could continue making such impressive optics.
I hope Sigma could make a 85-135mm f/1.8 or a 35-50mm f/1.4.

[KevinZJR]

When will Sigma release the last one of the APS-C zoom trio? Now we have 10-18mm and 18-50mm. We really need a ultra-lightweight telephoto!

[PaulSafford]

Gorgeous lens but hard to justify this when the Samyang 35-150 comes on sale here in the US for about a grand. 24 or 28 isn’t exactly wide, wider than 35 but I think I’d just switch lenses for an event like a wedding - only a few shots will be wider than 35mm like the establishing shot or group shot in which case I’d probably want a 16-35mm on the body.

[petersuvara]

The only seemingly objective review of this lens I've seen. Much appreciated Chris!

[PvMLad]

This lens is goated but id still take either the tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 if i want the best of the best or the nikon z 24-120 f/4 s if i need something a bit lighter. Well done sigma!

[bartjes]

Thanks Christopher. I own the Tamron 28-200 which is only f/2.8 at the wider angles, otherwise I'd considered buying this lens

[twistaton]

I would advise that if you have a 24-70mm keep it on a full frame and get the 35-150 for a crop then get a viltrox 16mm and you will be covered for almost every situation.

[goldenstasgs]

Dear Christofer! You made 24/45/70mm review for rf 24-70. But 24/50/105 for rf 24-105 f2.8. I think more useful for 24-105 will be 24/45/70/105 to compare same focus distances with 24-70 you did. Thank you 🙏

[HeartrHead]

Knowing that (by previous 24-105 constructions) the image quality at 105 will be worst it's a pitty that you didn't include test shots at 85/2.8 for example to visualize portrait lens capability.

[cmedina]

I LOL'd on "bumper to bumper disaster".

[daysandwords]

Oh dang I didn't think the review would already be done! And I'm here just 10 minutes in!

[HagaishiSama]

Awww thats so sweet Sigma made a 28-105 for full frame. Over in apsc land we been enjoying this lens thanks to Tamron with its excellent 17-70mm F/2.8 (24-105 FF)

As always this was a awesome video for such a must have tool for stills and video work!

[Sashalexandros]

Well, afte this, it's just irrational to stick to Canon and their "xenophobic" strategy. Which is too bad, R6 is such a comfortable camera, very ergonomical. Alas, half the price for this lens makes them good concurency

[GordoFriman]

Canon: better optics
Sigma: better sales.