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

Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g

90
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art wins by 2
Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports — Prime/zoom
Sigma

Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports

Prime/zoom

88
/ 100
From $2,000
Specdex verdict

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lands at 90 and Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports at 88. That puts Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art ahead by 2 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 Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports if…

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale
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Winner by scenario

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

Sharpness

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

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads on sharpness (92 vs 88).

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

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

Autofocus

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

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads on af (90 vs 84).

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 $2,000).

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art 90
vs
88 Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports

Score breakdown

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
90
sharpness 92
af 90
build 90
value 96
Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports
88
sharpness 88
af 84
build 90
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art versus Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports — full spec comparison
Spec Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports
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

Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

FAQ: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports

Which is better, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports? +

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports worth the price? +

At $2,000, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.

Does Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports 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 Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports? +

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on sharpness (92 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports? +

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on af (90 vs 84). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.