Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) vs Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount)
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) is 150-600mm, the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) is 28-105mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) for super-telephoto, the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) for standard zoom.
Choose the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) if…
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 600mm vs 105mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
- ✓You like close-focus work — 0.3x magnification vs 0.2x.
Choose the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/2.8 is faster than f/5, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 28mm vs 150mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You value portability — at 1055g (2.33 lb) it's lighter than the 2100g (4.63 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) opens to f/2.8 vs the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount)'s f/5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) is 150-600mm, Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) is 28-105mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Price: the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) is $1,299, $200 under the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount).
- ›Stabilisation: only the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) has optical stabilisation — steadier handheld shots, especially on bodies without IBIS.
- ›Weight: the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) is 1055g (2.33 lb) vs 2100g (4.63 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
Frequently asked
Is the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) or the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) is 150-600mm, the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) is 28-105mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) for super-telephoto, the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) for standard zoom.
Who should choose the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount)?
Choose the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) if you need more reach — it goes to 600mm vs 105mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.3x magnification vs 0.2x.
Who should choose the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount)?
Choose the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) if you want more light and background blur — f/2.8 is faster than f/5, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you shoot wide — it starts at 28mm vs 150mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you value portability — at 1055g (2.33 lb) it's lighter than the 2100g (4.63 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) and the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount)?
Aperture: the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) opens to f/2.8 vs the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount)'s f/5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 150-600mm | 28-105mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 25 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 20 | 13 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | 16° – 4° | 75° – 23° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 280 cm | 37 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 0.2x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,499 | $1,299 |
| Filter Size | 105mm | 82mm |
| Diameter | 128mm | 92mm |
| Length | 264mm | 149.2mm |
| Weight | 2100g (4.63 lb) | 1055g (2.33 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | No |
