Sigma
14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Sony E Mount
14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art — 14–24mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased May 2020
Sigma
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Sony E Mount
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art — 28–45mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art is 4.1 years newer.
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Wins
14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Wins
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- B28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- B28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- B28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 86 mm)
- A14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Weight (795 g vs 950 g)
- A14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Length (161 mm vs 183 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
- ✓
Weight
795 g vs 950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
161 mm vs 183 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
- ✓
Custom function button
Only 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Min focus distance
Both 38 cm
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.