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Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports — Prime/zoom
Sigma

Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports

Prime/zoom

88
/ 100
From $2,000
VS
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM wins by 2
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Prime/Zoom

90
/ 100
From $2,198
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports lands at 88 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM at 90. That puts Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM 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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Compared on the build sub-score

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM leads on build (94 vs 90).

Sharpness

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM leads on sharpness (90 vs 88).

Autofocus

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM leads on af (89 vs 84).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports 88
vs
90 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Score breakdown

Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports
88
sharpness 88
af 84
build 90
value 86
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
90
sharpness 90
af 89
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports versus Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — full spec comparison
Spec Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Which is better, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM 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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM worth the price? +

At $2,198, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in build.

Does Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM 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 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — leads on build (94 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for sharpness, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — leads on sharpness (90 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.