Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ArtvsVoigtländer NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
24-70mm / F2.8
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NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount
40mm / F1.2
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Which to choose
When the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount suits you better
- Brightness2.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight410g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount59.3mm long × 69.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Voigtländer NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 40mm | −16mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 40mm | +30mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.2 | 2.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.2 | 2.4 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 35cm | −0.17m |
| Max magnification | 0.34× | 0.16× | +0.18x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 10blades | +1blades |
| Weight | 830g | 420g | +410g |
| Length | 124.9mm | 59.3mm | +65.6mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 69.6mm | +18.2mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 58mm | +24mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2017 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | No | Yes |
The difference column reads as 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art relative to NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount
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