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24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E

The 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E lands as a solid mid-range camera lense, built around f/2.8.

59/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
f/2.8Sony EFull frameStandard zoomDGDN
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Why we rate it

  • Constant aperture (zoom)
  • Lens hood included
  • No in-lens stabilisation
  • No weather sealed
Score profile

Where the 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E wins and loses

Scored against the camera lenses class
OpticsDesignOverall848459
Optics
84
Design and build
84
Overall spec score
59
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Mount and format

MountSony E
FormatFull frame
Manufacturer lineDGDN

Optics

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

Design and build

Lens hood includedYes

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Head to head

24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OpticsDesignOverall
24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony ENIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
 Sigma24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony EThis pageNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Overall score59 /10059 /100
Max aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountSony ENikon Z
FormatFull frameMirrorless
Who it's for

Is the 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need in-lens stabilisation, 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 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.

What stands out on the 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E?

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

How does it compare to the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM?

The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM scores 60/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.