Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ArtvsSony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN 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 Art suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
When the E 16-55mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Weight336g 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 Art124.9mm long × 87.8mm diameter
- E 16-55mm F2.8 G100mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN 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 | 18cm | 33cm | −0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.34× | 0.20× | +0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 830g | 494g | +336g |
| Length | 124.9mm | 100mm | +24.9mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 73mm | +14.8mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 | — |
| Stabilization | No | 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 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 Art
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E 16-55mm F2.8 G
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