When comparing Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II and Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E), which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II which weighs 695 g, compared to the loser Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) which weighs 830 g.
Winner: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
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.
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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II.
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).
Full specifications table of Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II:
Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | |
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Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Weight | 830 g | 695 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
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 | No |
Parfocal | Yes | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |