Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Verdex score, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lands at 90 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II at 95. That puts Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…
- ✓Much lighter than v1
- ✓Superb AF speed
- ✓Zero focus breathing
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
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
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
- +Much lighter than v1
- +Superb AF speed
- +Zero focus breathing
- −Still expensive
- −No IS (relies on body IBIS)
- −Hood rattle complaints
FAQ: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Which is better, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II? +
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Verdex score of 90 — strongest in value.
Is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +
At $2,298, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Verdex score of 95 — strongest in af.
Does Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 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.