Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) vs Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) vs Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

When comparing Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM and Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E), which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) which weighs 830 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM which weighs 900 g.

Winner: Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E)

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 18 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 21 cm for Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM.

Winner: Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E)

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) and Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM:

	Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E)	Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Canon
Weight	830 g	900 g
Mount	Sony E	Canon RF
Focal Length	24 - 70 mm	24 - 70 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	18 cm	21 cm
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Filter Thread	82	82
Stabilization	No	Yes
Parfocal	Yes	Missing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Missing	Yes