Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 625 g | 695 g |
| Min focal | 85 mm | 24 mm |
| Max focal | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Between the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art comes out ahead in weight / min focal, while the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II wins on several specs. Overall, the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art scores 73.2 and the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II scores 66.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.2 vs 66.6), but the 6.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, min focal, max focal. The single most decisive one: Weight — 70.00 g less. 625 vs 695.
The FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
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 - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II?
Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads the current Mars Score by 6.6 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 - 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.
Choose Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…
Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art wins
- ▲Weight — 70.00 g less. 625 vs 695.
- ▲Min focal: 85 (vs 24).
- ▲Max focal: 85 (vs 70).
Why Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 85 mmlead | 24 mm |
| Max focal | 85 mmlead | 70 mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
Build
| Spec | Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 625 glead | 695 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | false |
Mount
| Spec | Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Sony - FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Sony E / L-Mountlead | Sony E |