Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art goes wider (24mm vs 70mm).
- Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II | 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 24-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 16 | 14 |
| Af motor | SSM | HSM |
| Elements | 19 | 19 |
| Weight g | 1300 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 82 |
| Length mm | 196.6 | 107.6 |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | 0.37 (closer focusing) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 88.0 |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony's second 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM for A-mount, with a dust and moisture resistant build and a ring-type SSM motor. It weighs about 1,300 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- SSM autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Wide focus-ring control with SSM manual override
Cons
- Weighs about 1,300 g
- No in-lens stabilization
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
This 24-70mm f/2.8 full-frame fast standard zoom lens from Sigma fits Sony A mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A standard zoom from Sigma's Art line with a constant f/2.8 aperture and Optical Stabilizer.