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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

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Sony E Mount

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Jul 2023

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Landscape

Wins

2categories

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art wins 4 categories·70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports wins 1 categories
  • B70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • 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 lower Length (122.9 mm vs 238 mm)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Weight (835 g vs 1345 g)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has higher Max magnification (0.34 × vs 0.25 ×)

Key specs at a glance

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Focal Length24-70 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountNikon ZSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight835 g1345 g
Min Focus18 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 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

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

81 × 238 mm

1345 g (2.97 lb / 47.44 oz)

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 115mm shorter and 7mm wider than 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports.

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 510 g lighter than 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports.

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 Art70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Landscape
7.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
4.5Fair
3.5Limited

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 238 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    835 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.34 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it

  • Diameter

    81 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

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

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • 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?

Compare live prices for the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art and 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports at major authorized retailers.

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

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Full specifications

= category winner

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
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
19
23
Groups
15
17
Special elements
3 Aspherical, 3 FLD, 4 SLD
Aspherical
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
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
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Weight
835 g−510 g less
1345 g
Length
122.9 mm−115 mm less
238 mm
Diameter
87.8 mm
81 mm−7 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
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.