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Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary

FOCAL 28-70mmAPERTURE f/2.8WEIGHT 470gFILTER 67mm
Everyday & travelWeather sealed
New ≈£749
Used at MPB*£539–704
Find it used at MPB ↗All lenses

Overview

The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is a full frame 28-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens made in 2 mounts. It weighs about 470g and takes 67mm filters, and it's weather sealed.

It's a strong choice for everyday & travel. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).

In our database it fits 41 camera bodies natively. Approximate new price is £749; used at MPB it sells for £539–704 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).

Specifications

BrandSigma
MountsSony E / FE (Third-party), L-Mount (L-Mount Alliance)
CoverageFull frame
Focal length28-70mm
Equivalent on Full frame28-70mm
Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5)42-105mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8
FocusAutofocus
StabilisationNo
Weather sealingYes
Weight≈470 g
Filter thread67 mm
Approx. new price£749
Used at MPB (Sony E / FE)£619–704
Used at MPB (L-Mount)£539

Compatible camera bodies

41 native

Sony Alpha A1 II2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £4,519 Sony Alpha A9 III2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,999 Sony Alpha A7R V2022 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,859 Sony Alpha A7S III2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,789 Panasonic Lumix S1R II2025 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £2,119 Leica SL32024 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £3,269 Sony Alpha A67002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,089 Sony Alpha A7 IV2021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,059 Sony Alpha A7C II2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,409 Sony Alpha A7 V2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,039 Sony Alpha A7 III2018 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £339 Sony Alpha A7R III2017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £674 Sony Alpha A7R IV2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £999 Sony Alpha A7C2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £894 Sony Alpha A64002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £464 Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX2023 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £1,219 Panasonic Lumix S92024 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £529 Panasonic Lumix S52020 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £479 Leica SL2-S2020 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £1,649 Leica SL22019 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £1,649 Leica CL2017 · APS-CNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £1,259 Sony Alpha A12021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,439 Sony Alpha A9 II2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,189 Sony Alpha A92017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £654 Sony Alpha A7C R2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,559 Sony ZV-E12023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,339 Sony ZV-E102021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £444 Sony ZV-E10 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £734 Sony FX302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,269 Sony FX32021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,479 Sony Alpha A66002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · new ≈— Sony Alpha A61002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £439 Sony Alpha A65002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £369 Panasonic Lumix S5 II2023 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £964 Panasonic Lumix S12019 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £529 Panasonic Lumix S1R2019 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £1,099 Panasonic Lumix S1H2019 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · new ≈— Panasonic Lumix S1 II2025 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · new ≈£2,599 Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE2025 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £1,609 Leica SL3-S2025 · Full frameNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £2,599 Leica TL22017 · APS-CNativeL-Mount Alliance · used from £734

Alternatives to compare

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G228-75mm · f/2.8 · 540g · E, Z≈£749 new · used from £564
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD28-200mm · f/2.8-5.6 · 575g · E≈£699 new · used from £424
Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD28-300mm · f/4-7.1 · 610g · E≈£799 new · used from £589
Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD17-50mm · f/4 · 460g · E≈£699 new · used from £404

Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.

See example photos

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras is the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary compatible with?

It's available for Sony E / FE, L-Mount. Native bodies here include Sony Alpha A1 II, Sony Alpha A9 III, Sony Alpha A7R V, Sony Alpha A7S III, Panasonic Lumix S1R II, Leica SL3.

Is the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary weather sealed?

Yes, it has dust and moisture resistance.

Does the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary have image stabilisation?

No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.

What is the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary best for?

Everyday & travel. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).

Compare with similar lenses

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