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24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Nikon Z Mount

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

$1,099

Launch price

Released Apr 2021

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

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 1.4 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Landscape

Wins

1categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sports & ActionLandscape

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art wins 3 categories·24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art wins 1 categories
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 38 cm)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has higher Max magnification (0.34 × vs 0.25 ×)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Length (122.9 mm vs 167 mm)
  • B24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 87.8 mm)

Key specs at a glance

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Focal Length24-70 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountNikon ZSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight835 g835 g
Min Focus18 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

88 × 123 mm

835 g (1.84 lb / 29.45 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

70 × 167 mm

835 g (1.84 lb / 29.45 oz)

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 44mm shorter and 18mm wider than 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art.

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art and 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art weigh the same.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Portrait
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
6.0Good
Travel
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
4.5Fair
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Aspherical, 3 FLD, 4 SLD

  • Min focus distance

    18 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    122.9 mm vs 167 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.34 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

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

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 87.8 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weight

Both 835 g

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 Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • 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?

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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

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Full specifications

= category winner

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
19
16
Groups
15
12
Special elements
3 Aspherical, 3 FLD, 4 SLD
Aspherical
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Min focus distance
18 cm−20 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.34 ×+36%
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Stepping motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Weight
835 g
835 g
Length
122.9 mm−44 mm less
167 mm
Diameter
87.8 mm
70 mm−18 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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