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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
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R wins by 1
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — Prime/Zoom
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Prime/Zoom

91
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lands at 90 and Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R at 91. That puts Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R ahead by 1 points — a narrow 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 Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

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

Sharpness

Tie

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Build

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

Compared on the build sub-score

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads on build (90 vs 88).

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 $1,499).

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art 90
vs
91 Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Score breakdown

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
90
sharpness 92
af 90
build 90
value 96
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art versus Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — full spec comparison
Spec Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
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

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Which is better, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R worth the price? +

At $1,499, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 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 build, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is the better value, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.