Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art Review
L/E mount · Constant f/2.8 · 745g
Specdex verdict The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
Sigma's 24-70 II is the third-party reference standard — beats Sony's old GM in sharpness, costs $1099. The smart-money mid-range zoom for hybrid shooters.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art versus its closest rivals
- +Sharper than first-party Sony GM at 1/3 the price
- +Aperture ring with click toggle
- +Weather-sealed
- −Heavier than Sony GM II
- −Not stabilized — relies on body IBIS
- −Hood plastic
Who's the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $1,099 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art.
- Lens
- Front + rear caps
- Lens hood (where applicable)
- Soft pouch (premium tier)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 745 g |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mount | L-Mount + Sony E |
| Focal length | 24-70 mm |
| Construction | 19 elements / 15 groups |
| Min focus | 0.18 m |
| Filter | 82 mm |
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