Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 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 - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 745 g | 625 g |
| Min focal | 24 mm | 85 mm |
| Max focal | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Between the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art and 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art comes out ahead in several specs, while the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art wins on weight / min focal. Overall, the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art scores 66.1 and the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art scores 73.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.1 vs 73.2), but the 7.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, min focal, max focal. The single most decisive one: Weight — 120.00 g less. 625 vs 745.
Both ship with comparable weather sealed, optical stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN 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 - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art?
Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads the current Mars Score by 7.1 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 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…
Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art has the measurable edge on weight g, focal min mm, focal max 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art wins
- ▲Weight — 120.00 g less. 625 vs 745.
- ▲Min focal: 85 (vs 24).
- ▲Max focal: 85 (vs 70).
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 24 mm | 85 mmlead |
| Max focal | 70 mm | 85 mmlead |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
Build
| Spec | Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 745 g | 625 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | false |
Mount
| Spec | Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Sony E / L-Mount | Sony E / L-Mount |