Sigma

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art

A strong camera lense for photographers and content creators, leading with f/2.8.

71/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
f/2.8Canon EFFull FrameStandard zoomHSM
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Why we rate it

  • Constant aperture (zoom)
  • In-lens stabilisation
  • No weather sealed
Score profile

Where the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art wins and loses

Scored against the camera lenses class
OpticsStabilisati…Overall888871
Optics
88
Stabilisation
88
Overall spec score
71
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Mount and format

MountCanon EF
FormatFull Frame

Optics

Focal length min24 mm
Focal length max70 mm
Lens typeStandard zoom
Max aperturef/2.8
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes

Focusing

Autofocus motorHSM

Stabilisation

In-lens stabilisationYes

More specs

Aperture min2.8

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Head to head

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art vs Sony Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OpticsStabilisati…Overall
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM ArtSony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
 SigmaSigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM ArtThis pageSonySony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Overall score71 /10075 /100Better
Max aperturef/2.8F2.8
MountCanon EFSony E
FormatFull FrameFull Frame
Weight695 g
Who it's for

Is the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art right for you?

Buy it if
Made for creators

Photographers and content creators who want a camera lense that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need weather sealed, in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art worth it?

For most buyers, yes. It scores 71/100 against other camera lenses, a strong result where the class average is around 60.

What stands out on the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art?

Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II?

The FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II scores 72/100 versus this one at 71/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.