Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 745 g | 1090 g |
| Max focal | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Min focal | 24 mm | 35 mm |
Between the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art and 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art, the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art comes out ahead in weight / max focal, while the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art wins on min focal. Overall, the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art scores 66.1 and the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art scores 60.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.1 vs 60.8), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, max focal. The single most decisive one: Weight — 345.00 g less. 745 vs 1090.
Pick the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art if you care most about min focal. Its strongest claims are min focal. The single most decisive one: Min focal: 35 (vs 24).
Both ship with comparable weather sealed, optical stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art or Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art?
Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art leads the current Mars Score by 5.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare min focal, max focal, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art if…
Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art has the measurable edge on weight g, focal max mm.
Choose Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art if…
Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art has the measurable edge on focal min mm.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art wins
- ▲Weight — 345.00 g less. 745 vs 1090.
- ▲Max focal: 70 (vs 35).
Why Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art wins
- ▲Min focal: 35 (vs 24).
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 24 mm | 35 mmlead |
| Max focal | 70 mmlead | 35 mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Min aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
Build
| Spec | Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 745 glead | 1090 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | false |
Mount
| Spec | Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Sony E / L-Mount | Sony E / L-Mount |