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28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

Nikon Z Mount

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art — 28–45mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

vs

Sigma

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Sony E Mount

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Jul 2023

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art is 1.1 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

Portrait

Wins

2categories

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art wins 4 categories·70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports wins 1 categories
  • B70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • A28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
  • A28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
  • A28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Length (153.4 mm vs 238 mm)
  • A28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Weight (950 g vs 1345 g)

Key specs at a glance

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Focal Length28-45 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/1.8f/2.8
MountNikon ZSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight950 g1345 g
Min Focus30 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

89 × 153 mm

950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

81 × 238 mm

1345 g (2.97 lb / 47.44 oz)

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art is 85mm shorter and 8mm wider than 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports.

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art is 395 g lighter than 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Portrait
6.0Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 SLD, 3 Aspherical

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Length

    153.4 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    950 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 88.9 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art and 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports at major authorized retailers.

Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

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Full specifications

= category winner

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Focal length (Min)
28 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
45 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8+1.3 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8+1.3 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
17
23
Groups
15
17
Special elements
2 SLD, 3 Aspherical
Aspherical
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Min focus distance
30 cm−8 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Stepping motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Weight
950 g−395 g less
1345 g
Length
153.4 mm−85 mm less
238 mm
Diameter
88.9 mm
81 mm−8 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.