Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS 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
- Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS is lighter by 369g.
- Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 goes wider (14mm vs 24mm).
- Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS reaches further (70mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS | 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 14-24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2014 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 426.0 (lighter) | 795 |
| Filter mm | 67 | n/a |
| Length mm | 94.5 | 133.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 73.0 | 85.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 0.14 |
| Blades | n/a | 11 |
| Groups | n/a | 13 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 18 |
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
A stabilized f/4 standard zoom for full-frame E-mount weighing about 426 g. It has a 67mm filter and focuses as close as 0.4 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Light at 426 g
- Constant f/4
- Zeiss optics
Cons
- f/4 is slower than f/2.8 zooms
- Minimum focus of 0.4 m
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
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