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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

Sony

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sony E Mount

The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 1.9 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

2categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art wins 3 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 2 categories
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (4.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 88 mm)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Weight (835 g vs 1045 g)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.25 ×)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Length (167 mm vs 200 mm)

Key specs at a glance

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ArtFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length24-70 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo4.5 stops
Weight835 g1045 g
Min Focus38 cm40 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 ArtFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
7.0Good
Landscape
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Control ring

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

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    835 g vs 1045 g — lower is better

  • Length

    167 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    38 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED…

  • OIS effectiveness

    4.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.3 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

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

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
  • Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
  • Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
  • Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches

Cons

  • Very high price tag
  • Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily

Decided which one is right for you?

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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Full specifications

= category winner

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
16
17
Groups
12
14
Special elements
Aspherical
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
38 cm−2 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.3 ×+20%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
4.5 stops
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
835 g−210 g less
1045 g
Length
167 mm−33 mm less
200 mm
Diameter
70 mm−18 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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.