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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

Sony

FE 20mm F1.8 G

Sony E Mount

FE 20mm F1.8 G — 20mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

FE 20mm F1.8 G is 3 months newer.

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Wins

2categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

5categories

FE 20mm F1.8 G

LandscapeSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art wins 1 categories·FE 20mm F1.8 G wins 4 categories
  • BFE 20mm F1.8 G has lower Weight (373 g vs 835 g)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BFE 20mm F1.8 G has lower Length (102 mm vs 167 mm)
  • BFE 20mm F1.8 G has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
  • BFE 20mm F1.8 G has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)

Key specs at a glance

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ArtFE 20mm F1.8 G
Focal Length24-70 mm20 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight835 g373 g
Min Focus38 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm82 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 20mm F1.8 G
Portrait
4.5Fair
6.0Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
6.0Good
7.0Good
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Control ring

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

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the FE 20mm F1.8 G

  • Weight

    373 g vs 835 g — lower is better

  • Length

    102 mm vs 167 mm — lower is better

  • 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

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Shared specifications

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 Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

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

FE 20mm F1.8 G

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 20mm F1.8 G
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
20 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
20 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
10
Groups
12
8
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 20mm F1.8 G
Min focus distance
38 cm
30 cm−8 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×+67%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 20mm F1.8 G
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 20mm F1.8 G
Weight
835 g
373 g−462 g less
Length
167 mm
102 mm−65 mm less
Diameter
70 mm−16 mm less
86 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 20mm F1.8 G
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.