Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II ArtvsSony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art
24-70mm / F2.8
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E 16-55mm F2.8 G
16-55mm / F2.8
24-83mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 17cm
When the E 16-55mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Weight241g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-55mm in a single lens
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 II Art122.2mm long × 88.1mm diameter
- E 16-55mm F2.8 G100mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art | Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 16mm | +8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 55mm | +15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 17cm | 33cm | −0.16m |
| Max magnification | 0.38× | 0.20× | +0.18x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 735g | 494g | +241g |
| Length | 122.2mm | 100mm | +22.2mm |
| Diameter | 88.1mm | 73mm | +15.1mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2019 | +5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art relative to E 16-55mm F2.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art
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E 16-55mm F2.8 G
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