Sigma
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 priceReleased Nov 2019
Sony
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Sony E Mount
Compact 300mm full-frame telephoto at 1640g with 5.5-stop OSS and linear AF.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Wins
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 150 cm)
- A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Weight (835 g vs 1640 g)
- A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
⌀70 × 167 mm
835 g (1.84 lb / 29.45 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
⌀89 × 210 mm
1640 g (3.62 lb / 57.85 oz)
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 43mm shorter and 19mm narrower than FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 805 g lighter than FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.
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 Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 150 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
835 g vs 1640 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
167 mm vs 209.5 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 1 Super ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.31 × vs 0.25 × — higher 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 Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Sony FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.