Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lands at 90 and Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 92. That puts Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBuild
TieCompared on the build sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Sharpness
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on sharpness (92 vs 90).
Autofocus
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on af (91 vs 89).
Value for money
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $2,198).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Which is better, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 85mm 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 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.
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.
Does Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN 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, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — leads on sharpness (92 vs 90). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — leads on af (91 vs 89). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.