Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sigma 24–70mm f/2.8 focuses 3 cm closer. Sony 24–70mm f/2.8 is 140 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is a 24–70mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is a 24–70mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art 
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art better than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II?
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.18 m vs 0.21 m)
- Higher maximum magnification (0.34x vs 0.32x)
Why is the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II better than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art?
- 140 g lighter (695 g vs 835 g)
- 3 mm shorter (119.9 mm vs 123 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Newer design (2022 vs 2019)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24–70mm | 24–70mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Standard zoom lens | Standard zoom lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 835 g (1.84 lbs) | 695 g (24.6 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 88 mm (diameter) x 123 mm (length) | 87.8 mm (diameter) x 119.9 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.18 m (7.09 in) at wide end ◆ | 0.21 m (8.3 in) at 24mm; 0.3 m (11.8 in) at 70mm |
| Maximum magnification | 0.34x ◆ | 0.32x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 11 (rounded) | 11 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 19 elements in 15 groups | 20 elements in 15 groups, including two XA (extreme aspherical), two ED (extra-low dispersion), and two Super ED elements |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 123 × 88 mm
- 119.9 × 87.8 mm
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 3 mm longer and 140 g heavier than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
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Sample frames
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II?
- The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II weighs 695 g, 140 g less than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art (835 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II?
- The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art focuses down to 0.18 m, against 0.21 m for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
- Do the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the edge: it is 140 g lighter to carry.
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