Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art
Key differences
- —The 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art is 292g lighter (735g vs 1027g).
- —At launch the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE cost $100 less ($1,099 vs $1,199).
- —For close-ups the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art reaches 0.37× vs 0.27×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 24–70mm
- 24–70mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 1,027g
- 735g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 128.5mm
- 87.8 × 122.2mm
- Volume
- 782 cm³
- 740 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.31 g/cm³
- 0.99 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m
- 0.17m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.27×
- 0.37×◆
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 14
- 19 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- HLA Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,099◆
- $1,199
- Sharpness
- 7.4
- 9.2◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8
- 8.4◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.6
- 8.9◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4
- 8.6◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 9.0◆
- Value / Size
- 8.0
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
- 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art
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