Sigma
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II wins by 3
Sony
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Prime/Zoom
95
/ 100
From $2,298
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lands at 92 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II at 95. That puts Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art 92
vs 95 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Score breakdown
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
92 sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
95 sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Which is better, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II? +
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +
At $1,199, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.
Is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +
At $2,298, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM 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.