Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro and Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG .

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Product
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Name Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Release Year 2006 2004
Release Date
MSRP 670 USD 429 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 33 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Focal Length 70 mm 28-70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
42 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 74 mm
Length 95 mm 87 mm
Weight 525 gr 510 gr
Other
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH620-01 270 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A