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)

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

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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

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

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BrandSigmaSony
Weight830 g695 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length24 - 70 mm24 - 70 mm
Largest Aperture2.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance18 cm21 cm
TypeZoomZoom
Filter Thread8282
StabilizationNoNo
ParfocalYesNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?MissingYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II was last updated on August 14, 2025.