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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).
Specification comparison
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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