Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) vs Irix 45mm T1.5 Sony E

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

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

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Irix 45mm T1.5 Sony E

Irix 45mm T1.5 Sony E

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Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) vs Irix 45mm T1.5 Sony E

When comparing Irix 45mm T1.5 Sony E and Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E), which one is better?

1. Lens Weight Comparison

Regarding the weight of the lenses, Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) is the winner with a weight of 830 g compared to the 1100 g that Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E weighs.

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

Regarding weight: The weight of a lens is something you need to consider, since you have to carry it around on the camera as long as you're shooting. It adds to the total weight of your camera and it's important to keep the weight low if you get tired in your arms when taking photographs or filming.

2. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

3. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.5 compared to the 2.8 aperture of Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E). This means that you get more light to your sensor using Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Irix 45mm T1.5 Sony E

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

4. Anamorphic Comparison

Neither Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E or Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) are anamorphic lenses.

Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature

Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.

5. Filter Thread Comparison

The Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) feature a filter thread diameter of 82 mm while Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E feature a diameter of 86 mm. Depending on your current gear (like other lenses or filters) one of them might be favorable over the other.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

Regarding filter thread diameter: The filter thread diameter is the size of which the lens is compatible with screw-on filters, such as CPL, ND or IR filters. If you have several lenses of a certain size, it might be a good idea to keep the same filter thread size to make sure your filters work on all your lenses. If not, then you may buy step up rings to adapt from a certain diameter to the filter thread diameter of your other lenses.

6. Aperture Blade Comparison

Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) has 11 aperture blades, which makes it possible to have smoother bokeh than with the Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E that has 9 aperture blades.

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

Regarding aperture blades: The number of aperture blades makes a difference because the bokeh is smoother the more aperture blades the lens has. Of course, this does not mean the lens is better in other regards, but it can be an interesting aspect when deciding of a lens.

7. Stabilization Comparison

Neither Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) or Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E feature built-in image stabilization.

Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature

Regarding image stabilization: When a lens features built-in stabilization, it will actively help you hold the image steady by adjusting the optical elements inside the lens to compensate for movements. Do remember that lens stabilization is not required, but it may be suitable depending on your specific needs.

8. Autofocus Comparison

In regards to autofocus, the winner is Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) since the other lens in this comparison, the Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E does not have autofocus at all — it is a manual focus lens.

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

Regarding autofocus: Lenses with autofocus help you focus when shooting pictures or video. If a lens only has manual focus it means that you have to focus manually by adjusting the focus wheel on the lens. Most cinema lenses do not use autofocus and are manual focus only.

9. Macro Comparison

Neither Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) or Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E are macro lenses.

Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature

Regarding macro: Macro lenses can focus much closer to your subjects and might be suitable when photographing flowers, insects, wildlife and nature.


Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) and Irix 45mm T1.5 Sony E:

Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E
Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E)Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E

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BrandSigmaIrix
Weight830 g1100 g
Lens MountSony ESony E
Focal Length24 - 70 mm45 mm
Largest Aperture2.81.5
AnamorphicNoNo
Minimum Focus Distance18 cmMissing
TypeZoomMissing
Aperture RangeMissing1.5 - 22
Filter Thread Diameter8286
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)Missing95 mm
Aperture Blades119
Lens Groups159
Lens Elements1911
Image StabilizationNoNo
ParfocalYesMissing
AutofocusEvetHayır
MacroNoNo
Weather SealMissingYes
Full Frame CoverageMissingYes
Lens Hood IncludedMissingNo


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) and Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E was last updated on December 19, 2024.