Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lands at 90 and Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 92. That puts Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art if…
- ✓Great optics for half the price of GM
- ✓Dual HLA motors
- ✓Solid sealing
Pick Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSharpness
TieCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Build
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtCompared on the build sub-score
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on build (94 vs 90).
Autofocus
TieCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E, L-Mount | — |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Weight | 745 g | — |
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
- +Great optics for half the price of GM
- +Dual HLA motors
- +Solid sealing
- −Slightly slower AF than GM II
- −Heavier than GM II
- −Focus breathing present
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Which is better, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art worth the price? +
At $1,199, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in value.
Is Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +
At $1,199, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.
Does Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for build, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — leads on build (94 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.