Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 vs Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- You need more reach: 70mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Pick the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 24mm at the wide end
Spec differences
16 differences| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 | Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
2 stops faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Weight |
745 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
120.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.37×
|
0.4×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2024
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024
This 24-70mm f/2.8 full-frame fast standard zoom lens from Sigma fits Leica L mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
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