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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — L/E mount · Constant f/2.8 · 745g
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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

L/E mount · Constant f/2.8 · 745g

93
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art wins by 1
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lands at 93 and Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 92. That puts Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art ahead by 1 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…

  • ✓Sharper than first-party Sony GM at 1/3 the price
  • ✓Aperture ring with click toggle
  • ✓Weather-sealed

Pick Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads on sharpness (95 vs 92).

Build

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Compared on the build sub-score

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on build (94 vs 92).

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art 93
vs
92 Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Score breakdown

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
93
sharpness 95
af 92
build 92
value 95
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
92
sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art versus Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — full spec comparison
Spec Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Mount
L-Mount + Sony E
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Focal length
24-70 mm
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Aperture
f/2.8
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Construction
19 elements / 15 groups
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Min focus
0.18 m
—
Filter
82 mm
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Weight
745 g
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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Pros
  • +Sharper than first-party Sony GM at 1/3 the price
  • +Aperture ring with click toggle
  • +Weather-sealed
Cons
  • −Heavier than Sony GM II
  • −Not stabilized — relies on body IBIS
  • −Hood plastic

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −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 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art worth the price? +

At $1,099, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sharpness.

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 sharpness, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on sharpness (95 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

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 92). Compared on the build sub-score.