Sony 28mm F2.8 vs Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 28mm F2.8 and Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye.

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Product
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Name Sony 28mm F2.8 Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Manufacturer Sony Sigma
SKU SAL28F28
Release Date and Price
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Release Year 2006 2006
Release Date 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A 1230 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Mount Sony A Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Motor Type Screw drive from camera N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 13 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13
Aperture
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Construction 5 elements  /  5 groups 11 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Focal Length 28 mm 8 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 66 mm 73 mm
Length 43 mm 68 mm
Weight 185 gr 400 gr
Other
Sony 28mm F2.8
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Filter Type Filter Thread Built-in Filter Holder
Filter Diameter 49 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A