Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
- Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 reaches further (70mm vs 40mm).
| Spec | 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art 024 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Sigma |
| Mount | Leica L | Leica L |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 17-40mm (wider) | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 15 |
| Elements | 17 | 19 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.17 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.37 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Weight g | n/a | 745 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 82 |
| Length mm | n/a | 120.2 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 87.8 |
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
A 17-40mm f/1.8 APS-C fast wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC is designed for Leica L mount bodies. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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.