Sigma 28mm F1.8 Aspherical High-Speed A-mount lens review by DiMa
 DiMa#44537 date: Jun-17-2020 | |
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| sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 3 overall: 4.4 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Minolta AF 35/2 RS Sony 35/1.4 G Sony/Zeiss 24/2 |
| price paid: | 60€ |
| positive: | sharpness, compact size, aspherical lens, metal construction, good picture quality... |
| negative: | zen coating, hood attachment is stiff, lens-coating from the 80's-90's, not 100% compatible with SLT cameras (in camera focus-limiter and flash compatibility in AF don't work properly). |
| comment: | Actually, I always kept an eye on the "Minolta AF 28/2" until I accidentally bought this lens on eBay for € 60 as new from a dealer on the Canary Islands without any great expectations, I was just curious what I get for 60 € ...? The more positive I am impressed by the imaging properties, the sharpness is above average for a lens of the price range with year of construction 1991, so I give "5" in the rating. Newer lenses are of course sometimes better in sharpness. I completely / professionally removed the zen coating, underneath is a shiny black metal body. Without ever having it, I think the Sigma is no worse than the "Minolta AF 28/2" and the sharpness is better, I would put it on the same level as the "Minolta AF 35/2". This is a keeper and seems underrated ... |
; 61MPrating summary
- total reviews: 6
- sharpness: 4.75
- color: 5.00
- build: 5.00
- distortion: 4.33
- flare control: 3.33
- overall: 4.48