In terms of sharpness and overall image quality, the lens was fantastic in almost every way. Testing of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 was done on a Sony a7riii.
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Canon 5D Mark III with Canon 100mm f2/.8 – 1/160 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400 Image quality Overall, this lens held up like a champ while shooting in a light rainstorm. There is also fluorine coating on the front of the lens to repel water and oil. The zoom is equipped with internal sealing against dust and moisture. I didn’t mind this feature, but some photographers may not like it. That makes it easier to run and gun shoot, but on the other hand, it’s a little too easy to accidentally unlock your lens in the field. But on the Sigma, the lock can easily be overridden by simply twisting the zoom barrel. Enabling the lock prevents the lens from accidentally extending. There is also an Af/MF switch, a button for AF-Lock, and a locking mechanism. The lens has two rubber rings: one for focusing and another for zooming. It feels solid in the hands and is even a hair lighter than the Sony version. This lens was made in Japan, and it shows in the craftsmanship. Sigma Art lenses are known for their superior bodies, and the 24-70mm f/2.8 is no exception. Canon 5D Mark III with Canon 100mm f2/.8 – 1/160 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400 Build and construction However, you sacrifice 4mm on the wide end, which may matter if you need maximum wilderness.īack to the Sigma. It also has a smaller filter size of 67mm compared to the Sigma lens’ 82mm filter thread size.
This lens is a bit smaller and lighter than the Sigma version. Let’s not forget the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, another lower-priced challenger at $879.00.
See why there’s been a clamor for a half-price Sigma version? There are often used ones to be had for several hundreds of dollars cheaper. The Sony 24-70mm f/4 is of fantastic quality at a semi-reasonable price point of $898.00. Most camera brands, including Sony, offer two versions of the 24-70mm: one at f/4, and another at f/2.8. 24mm is just wide enough to capture vast landscapes without much distortion, while 70mm offers just the right amount of zoom to capture shots from a distance. I’ll bet a good chunk of the answers would be the “24-70mm.” This is a classic mid-range lens that covers a useful and versatile focal length. Canon 5D Mark III with Canon 100mm f2/.8 – 1/160 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400 Size comparison (left to right): Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 II, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8, Sony 24-70mm f/4Ĭanon 5D Mark III with Canon 100mm f2/.8 – 1/160 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400 Specs Focal LengthĪsk any photographer what single lens they would rather have if marooned on a desert island. This Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 for Sony review highlights some key specs of the new Sigma Art lens and contemplates why it’s such a sought after lens. It’s not hard to see why, as this lens is half the price of the Sony 24-70mm f2/.8 G Master. Fast forward to May 2020, and the lens is still back-ordered and difficult to get ahold of. From the moment the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens for Sony was announced in December 2019, it’s been in hot demand.