Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

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Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E

Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E

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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E

When comparing Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art - Sony E which weighs 510 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II which weighs 695 g.

Winner: Sigma 24mm 1.4 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, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 21 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 25 cm for Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art - Sony E.

Winner: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II and Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E:

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art - Sony E
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM IISigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art - Sony E

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BrandSonySigma
Weight695 g510 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length24 - 70 mm24 mm
Largest Aperture2.81.4
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance21 cm25 cm
TypeZoomPrime
Filter Thread8272
StabilizationNoNo
ParfocalNoMissing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II and Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art - Sony E was last updated on August 14, 2025.