Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is lighter by 115g.
- Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 goes wider (14mm vs 16mm).
- Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM reaches further (35mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-35mm | 14-24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2017 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 680.0 (lighter) | 795 |
| Filter mm | 82 | n/a |
| Length mm | 121.6 | 133.0 |
| Diameter mm | 88.5 | 85.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| Blades | n/a | 11 |
| Groups | n/a | 13 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 18 |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony's first f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 16-35mm at a constant aperture. It takes 82mm front filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- 82mm screw-in filter thread
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Weighs about 680 g, heavier than the GM II
- No stabilization in the lens
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019
A wide-angle f/2.8 zoom for full-frame mirrorless in Sigma's Art line, with a bulbous front element and a dust- and splash-proof structure.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 at an ultra-wide focal length
- Sharp across the frame
- Dust- and splash-proof structure
Cons
- Curved front element means no screw-in filters
- Weighs about 795 g