Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ArtvsZEISS Batis 2/40 CF
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
24-70mm / F2.8
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Batis 2/40 CF
40mm / F2
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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
When the Batis 2/40 CF suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight469g 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
- Batis 2/40 CF93mm long × 91mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art | ZEISS Batis 2/40 CF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 40mm | −16mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 40mm | +30mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 24cm | −0.06m |
| Max magnification | 0.34× | 0.30× | +0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 830g | 361g | +469g |
| Length | 124.9mm | 93mm | +31.9mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 91mm | −3.2mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 | +1year |
| 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 Batis 2/40 CF.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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Batis 2/40 CF
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