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 600mm F4 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
3040g 600mm F4 G Master with XD Linear AF, OSS, and fluorite/ED optics.
$12,999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Wins
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 600mm F4 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 450 cm)
- A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Weight (835 g vs 3040 g)
- A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 160 mm)
- A24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has lower Length (167 mm vs 368 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to share24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
⌀70 × 167 mm
835 g (1.84 lb / 29.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
⌀160 × 368 mm
3040 g (6.70 lb / 107.23 oz)
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 201mm shorter and 90mm narrower than FE 600mm F4 GM OSS.
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 2205 g lighter than FE 600mm F4 GM 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 450 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
835 g vs 3040 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 160 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
167 mm vs 368 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.14 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Fluorite, 2 ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 600mm F4 GM OSS supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 600mm F4 GM OSS supports it
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 600mm F4 GM OSS
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.