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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount)

Key differences

  • —The 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount) is 90g lighter (745g vs 835g).
  • —At launch the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) cost $100 less ($1,099 vs $1,199).
  • —For close-ups the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount) reaches 0.37× vs 0.34×.

Which to choose

  • 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The lowest launch price: $1,099, $100 less
  • 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 745g, 90g less than the next
    • +The best close-ups: 0.37× magnification
    • +A physical aperture ring
    • +The sharpest results in reviews
    • +The fastest autofocus in reviews

Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.

Sigma
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
ART
Sigma
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount)
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount)
16842ART
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
24–70mm
24–70mm
Max aperture
F2.8
F2.8
Weight
835g
745g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
87.8 × 122.9mm
87.8 × 120.2mm
Volume
744 cm³
728 cm³◆
Density
1.12 g/cm³
1.02 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀82mm
⌀82mm
Min focus
0.18m
0.17m◆
Max magnification
0.34×
0.37×◆
Elements / groups
19 / 15
19 / 15
Aperture blades
11
11
Focus drive
Stepping Motor
HLA Linear Motor
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
Yes
Yes
Aperture ring
—
Yes · de-click
Released
2019
2024
MSRP (USD)
$1,099◆
$1,199
Sharpness
8.2
9.0◆
Bokeh Rendering
8.4
8.5◆
Autofocus Speed
7.8
8.8◆
Flare Resistance
8.2
8.6◆
Build / Sealing
8.8
9.0◆
Value / Size
8.8◆
8.7
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Performance overlay

  • 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
  • 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (L-Mount)

◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.