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Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Last updated Jun 1, 2026 · How Mars Score works

Probe A

Sigma

24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art

55.3/ 100D

Optics55· 55%

Build—· 35%

Mount—· 10%

Probe B

Sony

FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

71.3/ 100B

Optics71· 55%

Build—· 35%

Mount—· 10%

Quick verdict

Between the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art and FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II, the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art comes out ahead in weight, while the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II wins on optical stabilization / min focal. Overall, the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art scores 55.3 and the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II scores 71.3 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.0 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 carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.

Pick the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II if you care most about optical stabilization / min focal. Its strongest claims are optical stabilization, min focal, max focal.

Both ship with comparable weather sealed, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II 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

▲Weight — 300.00 g less. 745 vs 1045.

Why Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II wins

▲Has Optical stabilization.
▲Min focal: 70 (vs 24).
▲Max focal: 200 (vs 70).

Full readout

Spec comparison

Optics

Spec	Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art	Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Min focal	24 mm	70 mmlead
Max focal	70 mm	200 mmlead
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Min aperture	f/22	f/22

Build

Spec	Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art	Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Weight	745 glead	1045 g
Weather sealedⓘ	true	true
Optical stabilizationⓘ	false	truelead

Mount

Spec	Sigma - 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art	Sony - FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Lens mount	Sony E / L-Mountlead	Sony E

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Spec-level deep dives

Min focal→Max focal→Max aperture→Min aperture→Weight→Weather sealed→Optical stabilization→Lens mount→

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