Lens Comparison
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony · Sony E
- Type
- zoom
- Focal length
- 24–70mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Price
- $2,098
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Sigma · Sony E
- Type
- zoom
- Focal length
- 24–70mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Price
- $999
Two fast 24-70mm standard zooms for Sony E-mount — one first-party flagship, one value challenger.
Editor's verdict
The Sony GM II is lighter, sharper and faster to focus; the Sigma delivers most of the performance for half the price.
At a glance
Key advantages
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- Lighter — 695 g vs 835 g
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
- Lower price — Typically $999 vs $2,098
Specs
Specifications compared
Highlighted rows show where the two lenses differ.
| Specification | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $2,299 | $1,099 |
| Current price | $2,098 | $999 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24–70mm | 24–70mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Elements / groups | — | — |
| Aperture blades | — | — |
| Minimum focus | — | — |
| Max magnification | — | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Full-frame | Yes | Yes |
| APS-C | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Filter size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Length | — | — |
| Diameter | — | — |
| Weight | 695 g | 835 g |
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