Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art

Both are Sony E zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2016

FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

f/2.8886 g

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Sigma · 2024

28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art

f/1.8950 g

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Pick the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 64 g lighter (886 g vs 950 g)
You want a wider view: 24mm vs 28mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 70mm vs 45mm at the long end
Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portrait and lifestyle work, general professional use

Pick the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art if

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.38 m
You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2016

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM and the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art
	Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM	Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Focal length	24-70mm	28-45mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/1.8 1⅓ stops faster
Weight	886 g lighter	950 g
Length	136 mm shorter	153.4 mm
Diameter	87.6 mm	87.8 mm
Min focus distance	0.38 m	0.3 m closer
Max magnification	0.24×	0.25× larger
Aperture blades	not listed	11
Optical design	not listed	18 elements / 15 groups
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes
Released	2016	2024

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Filter thread: 82 mm 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.