Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Announced November 7, 2019
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art is a versatile, solidly built standard zoom that offers impressive sharpness and bokeh at a highly competitive price point. Although it lacks built-in image stabilization and exhibits some distortion in uncorrected RAW files, it remains a top-tier choice for full-frame mirrorless photographers.
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Pros
- Swift, silent, and accurate autofocus performance
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality across the zoom range
- Robust, weather-sealed construction
- Attractive bokeh rendering
- High value and competitive pricing
Cons
- Visible distortion and vignetting in uncorrected files
- Heavy and bulky physical design
- Softness or clarity loss at close focusing distances
- Lack of internal image stabilization
- Prone to dust accumulation or cosmetic wear on rubber components
- Launch price $1,099 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 24-70mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 18 cm (0.34x)
- Filter thread 82mm
- Autofocus motor Stepper motor
- Weight & size 835g (1 lb 13.5 oz) · 87.8 x 122.9 mm (3.46 x 4.84 in)
Expert Reviews
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- DPReview 81/100
If your pockets are deep and your L-mount body doesn’t have the best autofocus, you might perhaps want to consider the Panasonic for its handy focus clutch, but otherwise it’s a no-brainer to go for the Sigma.
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The Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art is a viable alternative to the original 24-70mm f2.8 lenses from Sony and Panasonic – not to mention Canon and Nikon, should Sigma develop RF and Z-mount versions.
- OpticalLimits 6/10
[T]he Sigma seems to offer the best overall balance though. And it has, by a fair margin, the best bokeh.
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The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens is a great all-around lens choice for the Sony and Leica mounts.
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As noted in the introduction, few lenses are as indispensable as a competent 24-70mm F2.8 lens, and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DN ART rates as one of the most competent of its kind.
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[T]his Sigma lens is super pleasing. In fact, it's pretty excellent, just like its spectacular ultra-wide-angle brother, the 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN.
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This is our top recommendation to all photographers who use one of the two full-frame mirrorless mounts this lens is available for, and in fact, it’s even a reason to consider joining, of switching to, one of these mounts!
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[T]he new Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art is a very well-built, very fast standard zoom lens that delivers superb image quality at a frankly unbelievable price, and is therefore a more than worth winner of our highest award.
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That's my recommendation, that if you've been waiting for a 24-70mm 2.8 for Sony, buy the Sigma.
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The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art lens undercuts first-party alternatives in cost without too much sacrifice, and should be near the top of your shopping list among standard zooms.
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[A]s with any 24-70mm, it is incredibly versatile. If you're looking for a one-and-done lens, this zoom range is it. And for the Sigma in particular, for the price, it is definitely worth it.
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This Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens is another very solid lens from Sigma.
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I think that it is the best standard full-frame zoom lens for Sony E-mount and therefore I highly recommend it.
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The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 is a solidly built, high performance lens that is a steal at $1,099.00. You won’t find a better 24-70mm at this price point.
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The price of this lens seems to be around eleven, twelve hundred euros or US dollars depending on your location, and the build quality is definitely first class, and this is weather sealed.
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I do shoot with Sony a lot and what's impressive with the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens is how well it's able to handle lens flare in extreme situations like this while still maintaining good contrast and color saturation.
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Plus modern functionality with a great camera, it's versatile, fast, sharp, great handling and for me, right within my most used focal range. I'd say this lens could be my one-and-done L mount lens.
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The build, the autofocus, and the image quality make it a truly great option for someone looking for a lens of this focal length range, especially when you factor in the price.
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The image quality is on par if not better than that from it’s high level competition. We saw zero colour fringing on this model, even at the extremes of the focal length. The contrast and sharpness was consistent throughout the focal lengths and the bokeh was buttery.
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This lens simply works for photo and for video.
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If you are in the market for a utility doit all type of lens, having owned the Tamron 28 to75 and Sony G Master M1 24-70mm, I honestly would recommend the Sigma over those lenses, as I think this offers the best overall bang for the buck without having to compromise on too much.
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This is the lens that in my opinion is a perfect choice for anyone who wants or needs that professional quality, versatile, standard zoom.
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I think it's something that everyone should have in their kit.
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So looking past all that, looking at this lens for what it really is, it's not the worst lens in the world, it's definitely not the best; it lands somewhere right in the middle, and because of all these things I give it four stars.
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[C]onclusion is, considering all aspects of this lens, it's perfect Sony E-mount go-to lens.
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