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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
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM wins by 4
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Prime/Zoom

94
/ 100
From $1,298
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lands at 90 and Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM at 94. That puts Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM ahead by 4 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 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM 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

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads on sharpness (94 vs 92).

Autofocus

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads on af (92 vs 90).

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

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art 90
vs
94 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Score breakdown

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
90
sharpness 92
af 90
build 90
value 96
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
94
sharpness 94
af 92
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art versus Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — full spec comparison
Spec Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
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

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

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 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Which is better, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +

At $1,298, Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM 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 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — leads on sharpness (94 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — leads on af (92 vs 90). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.