Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
L/E mount · Constant f/2.8 · 745g
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
GM II · 1045g · OIS · L-Series benchmark
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lands at 93 and Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II at 96. That puts Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II ahead by 3 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…
- ✓Sharper than first-party Sony GM at 1/3 the price
- ✓Aperture ring with click toggle
- ✓Weather-sealed
Pick Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II if…
- ✓29% lighter than original 70-200 GM
- ✓Industry-best AF with linear motors
- ✓Excellent close focus
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | L-Mount + Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal length | 24-70 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Construction | 19 elements / 15 groups | 17 elements / 14 groups |
| Min focus | 0.18 m | 0.40 m (wide) / 0.82 m (tele) |
| Filter | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Weight | ▲ 745 g | 1045 g |
| Stabilization | — | OSS |
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
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
- +29% lighter than original 70-200 GM
- +Industry-best AF with linear motors
- +Excellent close focus
- −Premium pricing
- −Heavy at 1045g
- −External zoom changes balance
FAQ: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Which is better, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II? +
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II worth the price? +
At $2,799, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in af.
Does Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II 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.