Is the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art Lens sharp? This page visually answers that question. Shown above are 100% crops from a lab-captured 28mm f/1.8 test image. Observe the contrast and resolution of these results.
Is the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art Lens set to 28mm f/1.8 sharper than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art Lens set to 24mm f/2.8? The image quality comparison above also answers that question. Switch between the results to see the sharpness differences between these lenses.