Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
L/E mount · Constant f/2.8 · 745g
Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports
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 93 and Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports at 88. That puts Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art ahead by 5 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…
- ✓Sharper than first-party Sony GM at 1/3 the price
- ✓Aperture ring with click toggle
- ✓Weather-sealed
Pick Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports if…
- ✓Proven optical formula
- ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- ✓Strong resale
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 (95 vs 88).
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 (92 vs 90).
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 (92 vs 84).
Value for money
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II ArtSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $2,000).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | L-Mount + Sony E | — |
| Focal length | 24-70 mm | — |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Construction | 19 elements / 15 groups | — |
| Min focus | 0.18 m | — |
| Filter | 82 mm | — |
| Weight | 745 g | — |
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
- +Sharper than first-party Sony GM at 1/3 the price
- +Aperture ring with click toggle
- +Weather-sealed
- −Heavier than Sony GM II
- −Not stabilized — relies on body IBIS
- −Hood plastic
Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports
- +Proven optical formula
- +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- +Strong resale
- −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 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art worth the price? +
At $1,099, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sharpness.
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 (95 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.
Which is better for build, 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 build (92 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.