Sigma
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 priceReleased Apr 2021
Sony
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 40 cm)
- A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has higher Max magnification (0.34 × vs 0.17 ×)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Length (108 mm vs 122.9 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to share24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
⌀88 × 123 mm
835 g (1.84 lb / 29.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 15mm longer and 1mm wider than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 57 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
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
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 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.34 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
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
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 122.9 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
778 g vs 835 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
87 mm vs 87.8 mm — 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 Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.