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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 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

Sony E Mount

FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS — 90mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,099

Launch price

Released Jun 2015

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 4.4 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sports & ActionLandscape

Wins

5categories

FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

Macro & Close-upSports & Action

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art wins 0 categories·FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS wins 5 categories
  • BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
  • BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Weight (602 g vs 835 g)
  • BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)
  • BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Length (134 mm vs 167 mm)

Key specs at a glance

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ArtFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Focal Length24-70 mm90 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight835 g602 g
Min Focus38 cm28 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 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 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Portrait
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
7.0Good
Landscape
6.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
3.5Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS supports it

  • Weight

    602 g vs 835 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    134 mm vs 167 mm — 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

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 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS

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Full specifications

= category winner

24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
90 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
90 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
16
14
Groups
12
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Min focus distance
38 cm
28 cm−10 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
1 ×4× more
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Weight
835 g
602 g−233 g less
Length
167 mm
134 mm−33 mm less
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
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.