Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 vs 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
Both are Leica L zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 if
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.37× vs 0.3× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2021
Pick the 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 275 g lighter (470 g vs 745 g)
- You want a compact lens: 101.5 mm vs 120.2 mm long
Spec differences
10 differences| 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 | 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
28-70mm
|
| Weight |
745 g
|
470 g
lighter
|
| Length |
120.2 mm
|
101.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
72.2 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.37×
larger
|
0.3×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2024
|
2021
|
8 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Autofocus motor
- Stepping motor both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes 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
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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