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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art vs Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

Key differences

  • —The Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS is 309g lighter (426g vs 735g).
  • —The 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
  • —At launch the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art cost $1 less ($1,199 vs $1,200).
  • —For close-ups the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art reaches 0.37× vs 0.20×.
Sigma
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art
16842ART
Sony
Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
ZEISS
Mount
Sony E (FE)
Sony E (FE)
Focal length
24–70mm
24–70mm
Max aperture
F2.8◆
F4
Weight
735g
426g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
87.8 × 122.2mm
73.0 × 94.5mm
Volume
740 cm³
396 cm³◆
Density
0.99 g/cm³
1.08 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀82mm
⌀67mm
Min focus
0.17m◆
0.40m
Max magnification
0.37×◆
0.20×
Elements / groups
19 / 15
12 / 10
Aperture blades
11◆
7
Focus drive
HLA Linear Motor
Linear Motor
Stabilisation
—
Yes
Weather sealed
Yes
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click
—
Released
2024
2013
MSRP (USD)
$1,199◆
$1,200
Sharpness
9.2◆
7.3
Bokeh Rendering
8.4◆
7.0
Autofocus Speed
8.9◆
7.8
Flare Resistance
8.6◆
8.0
Build / Sealing
9.0◆
8.2
Value / Size
8.6◆
7.0
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Performance overlay

  • 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art
  • Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

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