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20mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Sony E Mount

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art — 20mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Aug 2022

vs

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 price

Released Nov 2019

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art is 2.8 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art

LandscapePortrait

Wins

2categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sports & ActionLandscape

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art wins 4 categories·24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art wins 1 categories
  • A20mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Weight (335 g vs 835 g)
  • A20mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • A20mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • A20mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Length (97 mm vs 167 mm)
  • B24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)

Key specs at a glance

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Focal Length20 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight335 g835 g
Min Focus30 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case20mm F1.4 DG DN Art24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Portrait
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
5.0Fair
Landscape
8.0Excellent
6.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art

  • Weight

    335 g vs 835 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Length

    97 mm vs 167 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

  • Control ring

    Only 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art supports it

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

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

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art and 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art at major authorized retailers.

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

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Full specifications

= category winner

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Focal length (Min)
20 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
20 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
10
16
Groups
8
12
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Min focus distance
30 cm−8 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.25 ×+67%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Weight
335 g−500 g less
835 g
Length
97 mm−70 mm less
167 mm
Diameter
86 mm
70 mm−16 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.