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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 24mm F2.8 G

Sony E Mount

FE 24mm F2.8 G — 24mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$699

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

1categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

3categories

FE 24mm F2.8 G

Sports & Action

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art wins 1 categories·FE 24mm F2.8 G wins 3 categories
  • BFE 24mm F2.8 G has lower Weight (162 g vs 835 g)
  • BFE 24mm F2.8 G has lower Length (73 mm vs 167 mm)
  • A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BFE 24mm F2.8 G has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ArtFE 24mm F2.8 G
Focal Length24-70 mm24 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight835 g162 g
Min Focus38 cm30 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 ArtFE 24mm F2.8 G
Portrait
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Landscape
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
1.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Weather sealing

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

  • Control ring

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

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the FE 24mm F2.8 G

  • Weight

    162 g vs 835 g — lower is better

  • Length

    73 mm vs 167 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — 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

Diameter

Both 70 mm

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 24mm F2.8 G

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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Full specifications

= category winner

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 24mm F2.8 G
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
24 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
16
10
Groups
12
8
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 24mm F2.8 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 24mm F2.8 G
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 24mm F2.8 G
Weight
835 g
162 g−673 g less
Length
167 mm
73 mm−94 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
9
9
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 24mm F2.8 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.