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Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Sony - FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II

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24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II ArtSIGMARENDER
Probe A
Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
55.3/ 100D
Optics55· 55%
Build· 35%
Mount· 10%
FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM IISONYRENDER
Probe B
Sony
FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
45.9/ 100D
Optics46· 55%
Build· 35%
Mount· 10%
Quick verdict

Between the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art and FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II, the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art comes out ahead in min focal and max focal, while the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II wins on weight. Overall, the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art scores 55.3 and the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II scores 45.9 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art if you care most about min focal and max focal. The biggest gaps in its favor are min focal, max focal.

Pick the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.

Both ship with comparable weather sealed, optical stabilization, so those specs don't 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.

Why Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art wins

  • Min focal: 24 (vs 16).
  • Max focal: 70 (vs 35).

Why Sony - FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II wins

  • Weight — 198.00 g less. 547 vs 745.
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Spec comparison

Optics

SpecSigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II ArtSony - FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Min focal24 mmlead16 mm
Max focal70 mmlead35 mm
Max aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Min aperturef/22f/22

Build

SpecSigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II ArtSony - FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Weight745 g547 glead
Weather sealedtruetrue
Optical stabilizationfalsefalse

Mount

SpecSigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II ArtSony - FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Lens mountSony E / L-MountleadSony E
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