Sigma
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g
90
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM wins by 6
Canon
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Prime/Zoom
96
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lands at 90 and Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art if…
- ✓Great optics for half the price of GM
- ✓Dual HLA motors
- ✓Solid sealing
Pick Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art 90
vs 96 Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Score breakdown
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
90 sharpness 92
af 90
build 90
value 96
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
96 sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E, L-Mount | — |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Weight | 745 g | — |
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Pros
- +Great optics for half the price of GM
- +Dual HLA motors
- +Solid sealing
Cons
- −Slightly slower AF than GM II
- −Heavier than GM II
- −Focus breathing present
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Which is better, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM? +
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art worth the price? +
At $1,199, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in value.
Is Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM worth the price? +
At $2,999, Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.