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28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

Sony E Mount

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

$1,499

Launch price

Released Jun 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 11 months newer.

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Wins

5categories

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

1categories

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

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 Weight (950 g vs 1345 g)
  • A28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Length (183 mm vs 238 mm)

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
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight950 g1345 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

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
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Landscape
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • 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

  • Weight

    950 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

  • Length

    183 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

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

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

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

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

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 Sony E 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
16
23
Groups
12
17
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / 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
183 mm−55 mm less
238 mm
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 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
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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