Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ArtvsSony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
24-70mm / F2.8
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FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
24-70mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
When the FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* suits you better
- Weight404g lighter, so easier to carry
- StabilizationHas stabilization
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art124.9mm long × 87.8mm diameter
- FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*94.5mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 40cm | −0.22m |
| Max magnification | 0.34× | 0.20× | +0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 7blades | +4blades |
| Weight | 830g | 426g | +404g |
| Length | 124.9mm | 94.5mm | +30.4mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 73mm | +14.8mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2013 | +6year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art relative to FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
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