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24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Leica L Mount

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,099

Launch price

Released Nov 2019

vs

Sigma

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

Sony E Mount

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art — 50mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,499

Launch price

Released May 2021

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is 1.5 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

3categories

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art wins 2 categories·50mm F1.2 DG DN Art wins 3 categories
  • B50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • B50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • B50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 81 mm)

Key specs at a glance

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Focal Length24-70 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.2
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight835 g946 g
Min Focus38 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Portrait
4.5Fair
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    835 g vs 946 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • Length

    167 mm vs 182 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Custom function button

    Only 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art supports it

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Shared specifications

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.

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 Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

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Full specifications

= category winner

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
Elements
16
14
Groups
12
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Min focus distance
38 cm
30 cm−8 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×+67%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Weight
835 g−111 g less
946 g
Length
167 mm−15 mm less
182 mm
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Lens mount
Leica L
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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