Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lands at 92 and Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art at 90. That puts Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSharpness
TieCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
TieCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
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).
Value for money
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art more score per dollar ($849 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | — | Sony E, L-Mount |
| Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Weight | — | 745 g |
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
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
FAQ: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Which is better, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +
At $849, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sharpness.
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.
Does Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art 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 build, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.
Which is the better value, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — more score per dollar ($849 vs $1,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.