Sigma
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Sony E Mount
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art — 28–45mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 38 cm)
- A28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- A28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (120 mm vs 183 mm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (695 g vs 950 g)
Key specs at a glance
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 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
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
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 183 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
695 g vs 950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × 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
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
28-45mm F1.8 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
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.