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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

vs

Sigma

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

Sony E Mount

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art — 28–45mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Jun 2024

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art is 4.6 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

2categories

28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

Sports & ActionPortrait

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art wins 2 categories·28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art wins 2 categories
  • B28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
  • B28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Weight (835 g vs 950 g)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Length (167 mm vs 183 mm)

Key specs at a glance

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Focal Length24-70 mm28-45 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight835 g950 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Portrait
4.5Fair
6.0Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
6.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Weight

    835 g vs 950 g — lower is better

  • Length

    167 mm vs 183 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

  • Custom function button

    Only 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 70 mm

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 Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

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

28-45mm F1.8 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

  • 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 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art at major authorized retailers.

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

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Full specifications

= category winner

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
28 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
45 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.8+1.3 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.8+1.3 stops wider
Elements
16
16
Groups
12
12
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Weight
835 g−115 g less
950 g
Length
167 mm−16 mm less
183 mm
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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