Sigma 28-105mm 2.8 Review: The Unexpected Upgrade
I walked into the store fully expecting to buy the BRAND NEW Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Mark II… but they were out of stock. The guy behind the counter handed me a lens I had never even heard of, the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8.
I decided to take a gamble… and honestly, this lens has surprised me in all the best ways. After two weeks of real-world client work, interviews, sports, lifestyle, documentary-style shoots, this lens COMPLETELY changed my workflow.
In this video, I cover:
• why I chose it over the 24-70
• what instantly stood out
• the pros and cons after actual paid shoots
• who this lens is REALLY for
• and why it might fit your shooting style better than the “standard” zoom
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00:00 – I went in to buy the 24-70… but it was out of stock
00:04 – The store handed me a lens I’d never heard of
00:10 – First impressions after using it daily
00:28 – Why I originally wanted the 24-70 II
00:36 – The moment I decided to gamble on the 28-105
00:54 – My concerns about choosing 28mm over 24mm
01:28 – How this lens fits my shooting style better
01:45 – The extra reach from 70–105mm
01:59 – Real-world tests: client jobs, sports, lifestyle
02:00 – What surprised me most (AF, sharpness, build)
02:14 – Balancing it on the A7IV & FX3
02:18 – Why the versatility changed my workflow
02:29 – Who this lens is actually for
02:52 – Final thoughts: better than the 24-70?
03:05 – Closing + subscribe message