Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g
Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro
Prime/Zoom
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 Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro at 86. That puts Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art 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 Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSharpness
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II ArtCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads on sharpness (92 vs 86).
Build
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II ArtCompared on the build sub-score
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads on build (90 vs 88).
Autofocus
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II ArtCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads on af (90 vs 84).
Value for money
Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro more score per dollar ($549 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E, L-Mount | — |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Weight | 745 g | — |
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
- +Great optics for half the price of GM
- +Dual HLA motors
- +Solid sealing
- −Slightly slower AF than GM II
- −Heavier than GM II
- −Focus breathing present
Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
FAQ: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro
Which is better, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro? +
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art scores 90 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 Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro worth the price? +
At $549, Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in build.
Does Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro 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 Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro? +
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on sharpness (92 vs 86). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.
Which is better for build, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro? +
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.