Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 is lighter by 596g.
- Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 18-50mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2016 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Weight g | 886.0 | 290 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 82 | 55 |
| Length mm | 136.0 | 76.5 |
| Diameter mm | 87.6 | 61.6 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.121 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
Sony's G Master standard zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 24-70mm at a constant f/2.8. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 across the range
- Dust and moisture resistant design
- 82mm front filter thread
Cons
- Weighs about 886 g, heavy for all-day carry
- No optical stabilization in the lens
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021
A compact f/2.8 standard zoom for APS-C E-mount cameras, weighing about 290 g. It takes 55mm filters and offers a close focus distance of 0.121 m.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Very light at 290 g
- Close focus 0.121 m
- Stepping motor autofocus
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization in the lens
- Less range than a kit zoom