Sony E-Mount
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
The current standard zooms from Sigma and Sony for Sony E (full frame): both have constant f/2.8 from 24 to 70 mm, an 82 mm filter thread and no stabilization in the lens. The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (market launch June 2022, successor to the GM) weighs 695 g, is 119.9 mm long and has 20 elements in 15 groups. The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art (May 2024) weighs 735 g, is 122.2 mm long and has 19 elements in 15 groups. Both are 87.8 mm in diameter.
For close focusing, Sigma states 17 cm at 24 mm and 34 cm at 70 mm (maximum magnification 1:2.7), Sony 21 cm at 24 mm and 30 cm at 70 mm.
Key data at a glance
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II: 695 g, 119.9 mm long, close focus 21 cm at 24 mm, launched June 2022.
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art: 735 g, 122.2 mm long, close focus 17 cm at 24 mm, launched May 2024.
Key differences
- The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 40 g lighter (695 g vs 735 g).
- The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art focuses closer: from 17 cm instead of 21 cm.
- Market launch or announcement: May 2024 for the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art, June 2022 for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
Minimum focus distance by focal length
Manufacturer figures, measured from the sensor plane. On zooms the limit changes with the focal length.
- Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art
- 17 cm at 24 mm 路 34 cm at 70 mm
- Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- 21 cm at 24 mm 路 30 cm at 70 mm
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 735 g | 695 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 17 cm | 21 cm |
| Length | 122.2 mm | 119.9 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no |
Size comparison
- 1 Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 122.2 脳 87.8 mm 路 735 g
- 2 Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 119.9 脳 87.8 mm 路 695 g
Schematic silhouettes. Length and diameter are manufacturer figures, drawn at the same scale for all lenses.
Open in the size comparisonCompatible 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 II | ArtCamera list and adapters for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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- Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 24-70 mm 路 f/2.8 Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Compare all threeSony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
- Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 28-70 mm 路 f/2.8 Compare all threeSigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
Frequently asked questions about this comparison
Which is lighter, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II?
The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is lighter at 695 g than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art at 735 g, a difference of 40 g.
Which is faster, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II?
Both have the same maximum aperture: f/2.8.
What filter size do the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II use?
Both take 82 mm screw-in filters.
Do the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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 II | Art and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II fit the same cameras?
Yes, both fit Sony E-Mount cameras.