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Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary vs Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G

Key differences

  • —The 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary is 65g lighter (375g vs 440g).
  • —At launch the 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary cost $251 less ($849 vs $1,100).
  • —For close-ups the 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary reaches 0.43× vs 0.33×.
Sigma
20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary
Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary
CONTEMPORARY
Sony
FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
16842G
Mount
Sony E (FE)
Sony E (FE)
Focal length
20–60mm
24–50mm
Max aperture
F2.8–4
F2.8
Weight
375g◆
440g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
72.2 × 88.0mm
74.8 × 92.3mm
Volume
360 cm³◆
406 cm³
Density
1.04 g/cm³
1.08 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀67mm
⌀67mm
Min focus
0.16m◆
0.18m
Max magnification
0.43×◆
0.33×
Elements / groups
15 / 13
16 / 13
Aperture blades
9
11◆
Focus drive
HLA Linear Motor
Linear Motor (x2)
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
Yes
Yes
Aperture ring
—
Yes · de-click
Released
2026
2024
MSRP (USD)
$849◆
$1,100
Sharpness
8.2
8.8◆
Bokeh Rendering
7.2
8.2◆
Autofocus Speed
8.6
9.0◆
Flare Resistance
8.0
8.3◆
Build / Sealing
8.0
8.6◆
Value / Size
8.6◆
7.9
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Performance overlay

  • 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary
  • FE 24-50mm F2.8 G

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