Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

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?

1. Compare weight

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.

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 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).

Specifications

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
	Price ➔	Price ➔
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