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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g
Sigma

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g

90
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM wins by 6
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — Prime/Zoom
Canon

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Prime/Zoom

96
/ 100
From $2,699
Specdex verdict

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L 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 85mm f/1.2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L 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 85mm f/1.2L USM if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM leads on sharpness (96 vs 92).

Autofocus

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM leads on af (95 vs 90).

Build

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the build sub-score

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM leads on build (94 vs 90).

Value for money

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $2,699).

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art 90
vs
96 Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Score breakdown

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
90
sharpness 92
af 90
build 90
value 96
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
96
sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art versus Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — full spec comparison
Spec Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Mount
Sony E, L-Mount
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Aperture
f/2.8
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Weight
745 g
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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 85mm f/1.2L 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 85mm f/1.2L USM

Which is better, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L 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 85mm f/1.2L USM worth the price? +

At $2,699, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L 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.

Which is better for sharpness, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — leads on sharpness (96 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — leads on af (95 vs 90). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.