Sigma
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
Sony E Mount
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN — 16–28mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
Sigma
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Sony E Mount
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Nov 2019
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
Wins
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- A16-28mm F2.8 DG DN has lower Weight (450 g vs 835 g)
- A16-28mm F2.8 DG DN has lower Length (113 mm vs 167 mm)
- B24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 86 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 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
- ✓
Weight
450 g vs 835 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
113 mm vs 167 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Min focus distance
Both 38 cm
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
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
24-70mm 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
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.