Sony E-Mount
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
Two standard zooms for Sony E (full frame) with constant f/2.8 from 24 to 70 mm, both without stabilization in the lens and both with an 82 mm filter thread. The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM (market launch March 2016) weighs 886 g, is 136 mm long and has 18 elements in 13 groups. The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (November 2019) weighs 830 g, is 125 mm long and has 19 elements in 15 groups.
The close-focus distance differs clearly: the Sigma focuses from 18 cm (maximum magnification 1:2.9), the Sony from 38 cm (1:4.2). The manufacturer features include internal focusing, weather protection and a zoom lock on the Sony, dust and splash resistance, an AFL button and a zoom lock switch on the Sigma.
Key data at a glance
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM: 886 g, 136 mm long, close focus 38 cm, launched March 2016.
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art: 830 g, 125 mm long, close focus 18 cm, launched November 2019.
Key differences
- The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 56 g lighter (830 g vs 886 g).
- The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 11 mm shorter.
- The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art focuses closer: from 18 cm instead of 38 cm.
- Maximum magnification: 1:2.9 on the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art, 1:4.2 on the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM.
- Market launch or announcement: November 2019 for the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art, March 2016 for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 830 g | 886 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 18 cm | 38 cm |
| Length | 125 mm | 136 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no |
Size comparison
- 1 Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art 125 脳 88 mm 路 830 g
- 2 Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 136 脳 87.6 mm 路 886 g
Schematic silhouettes. Length and diameter are manufacturer figures, drawn at the same scale for all lenses.
Open in the size comparisonFeatures named by the manufacturers
Features the manufacturer states explicitly.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
- Weather protection
- Zoom lock
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
- Weather protection
- Internal focusing
- Zoom lock
Compatible cameras
Both lenses fit Sony E-Mount cameras. The database lists 52 bodies: 27 full frame, 25 APS-C.
Camera list and adapters for the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ArtCamera list and adapters for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
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Frequently asked questions about this comparison
Which is lighter, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM?
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is lighter at 830 g than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM at 886 g, a difference of 56 g.
Which is faster, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM?
Both have the same maximum aperture: f/2.8.
What filter size do the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM use?
Both take 82 mm screw-in filters.
Do the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM have image stabilization?
No, neither has stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
Do the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM fit the same cameras?
Yes, both fit Sony E-Mount cameras.