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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 6
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — GM Series · Compact · Aperture ring
Sony

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

GM Series · Compact · Aperture ring

96
/ 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 96. That puts Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM 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 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM if…

  • Best 50mm AF lens for Sony E-mount
  • Compact for f/1.4 GM glass
  • Click-able aperture ring
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art 90
vs
96 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
bokeh 0
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
96
sharpness 98
af 98
build 96
value 84
bokeh 96

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
Sony E
Aperture
f/2.8
f/1.4 to f/16
Weight
745 g
516 g
Focal length
50 mm
Construction
14 elements / 11 groups
Min focus
0.41 m
Filter
67 mm

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
  • +Best 50mm AF lens for Sony E-mount
  • +Compact for f/1.4 GM glass
  • +Click-able aperture ring
Cons
  • Premium pricing
  • No image stabilization (relies on IBIS)
  • No filter included

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 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 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 96 — 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.