Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021
Both are Sony E zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portrait and lifestyle work, general professional use
Pick the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 416 g lighter (470 g vs 886 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.38 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.3× vs 0.24× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 103.5 mm vs 136 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2016
- Our notes say it suits: Travel and street, everyday carry, casual events
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
28-70mm
|
| Weight |
886 g
|
470 g
lighter
|
| Length |
136 mm
|
103.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.6 mm
|
72.2 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
|
0.19 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.24×
|
0.3×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2016
|
2021
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 021
Compact f/2.8 standard zoom for full-frame mirrorless from Sigma's Contemporary line. It weighs about 470 g and starts at 28mm.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 in a small body
- Light at about 470 g
- Close focus to 0.19 m
Cons
- Starts at 28mm
- No stabilization
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