Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports
Prime/zoom
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Mirrorless standard zoom · 745 g
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports lands at 88 and Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art at 90. That puts Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports if…
- ✓Proven optical formula
- ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- ✓Strong resale
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
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 88).
Build
TieCompared on the build sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
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
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 ($1,199 vs $2,000).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | — | Sony E, L-Mount |
| Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Weight | — | 745 g |
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
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 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
Which is better, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
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 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports 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 sharpness, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on sharpness (92 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports or Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art? +
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art — leads on af (90 vs 84). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.