Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DN ART Definitive Review | 4K

Thanks for your reviews Dustin.

I want to ask you for advice, I am looking to optimize my daytime event equipment especially at the 50mm, 60mm distance! I am working with two cameras with the Tamron 20-40mm and Sony 70-200 GMII lenses and I want to move to one of the following scenarios:

Tamron 20-40mm + Tamron 35-150mm or
Sigma 24-70 DG DN + Sony 70-200mm GMII

What would be your recommendation for those two options or staying with what I have today? thank you so much

Thanks for showing those astro shots :) !
This is a side hobby of me, so i wouldn't need an expensive extra prime lens.

Hi Dustin,

I've sent you an email asking your opinion about the two lenses you have reviewed (Sigma and Tamron 24 - 70 mm). Thanks a lot for taking my comment into consideration!

Great review as always. Love the book collection

Thanks to this video I can confirm I got a wonky copy of the Sigma. The sharpness is horrendous outside of the absolute dead center of frame. Remarkably different than what’s shown here.

I've read there's dust issues, true?

Hi Dustin
Which 24-70mm f2.8 you recommend to me (not pro photographer ). Samyang, sigma art one, tamron G2 or sony 1st gen
I thank you

Superb Review.

Hi Dustin!always the best reviews!in terms of only image quality,what do you prefer between Sigma 24-70 and Sony 24-105?(on A7RIII).
Thanks a lot!

Hi Dustin, should I get this lens for my first Sony (a7-4) as my first all-rounder. I am also getting Sigma 85mm + 105 Macro. But want some allrounder for video and photo for road trips, nature and so on where I do not want to carry more than one lens. Are there better options for this price and in this kind of focal length range?

Every video I see says that this is just as good or better than the GM. I just got both and my GM is significantly sharper. I'm not sure if I got a bad copy of the Sigma. I'll test further this weekend.

Would love to see the Sigma and GM compared to the new Samyang 24-70/2.8 parfocal lens.

The Sigma 24 70 Art f2.8 is one of the best zooms I've tried. It's not far off from prime lens image quality.

If you used this lens with the camera mounted on a ballhead/tripod would a lens support rail be needed? sony a7iv

I'm making a switch from Nikon APS-C to Sony full frame and am about to buy the Sony A7RivA. I have the budget for the Sony 24-70mm 2.8 GM, but have seen a number of reviews that say the Sigma is sharper than the GM; which is a major consideration when the 61mp will highlight every flaw in a lens. My main concern is image quality and autofocus. I'm not too bothered about how heavy the lens is. If you had the choice, budget was not an issue, but the ability of the lens to match and maximise the 61mp of the camera; which of the two lenses would you pick?

Best review

To long bro 😎

Excellent review, however I would like to see a follow up regarding the on-going dust problems with this lens, the primary - and rather massive - issue with this lens.

This lens has terrible dust intrusion problems and is useless above f5 on light colored backgrounds. Aside from that it produces excellent images. If Sigma doesnt fix the problem I will never buy a sigma zoom lens again.

Thx for detailed review. Any idea about dust issue reported by many users?

Do this has dust issue? I have heard some issue from few users?

Hi Dustin. Great review! I currently have the Sony 24-105. I am thinking of trading it in and buying two lenses First, the Tamron 28-200 for travel and hiking as the IQ is close to equivalent, the reach is much greater and the weight is lighter. Second, the Sigma 24-70 for events, indoor shooting and portraits because of the 2.8 and slightly sharper IQ. I already have the Tammy 17-28 and 70-180. Does this all make sense to you?

Your background is over exposed.

Good review but I have a question, which is faster in autofocus speed Sigma 24 - 70mm vs Tamron 28 75 mm for video quick shots

If the Sony 24-70mm gm was the same price as the sigma 24-70mm would you choose the GM? Or is there still reason to choose the sigma over the gm?

Amazing! Would you consider reviewing the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens for Sony?

hi, does your Sigma 24-70 lens makes noise when autofocusing? When I shot in AF-C mode it makes a lot of noise. I am not sure it is a problem with the lens.

I've had one tameron lens and it was so damn loud I couldnt use it for video. I need silent lenses and its HELLA hard to get that info out of reviews. Nobody seems to comment on the focus noise that the Sigma/Sony/Tameron make.

I am torn between sigma and Sony GM. Both are great lenses but would you pick up the GM for 1500 (open box) or sigma for 1000 (Student Discount - New)?

Good video sharing bro!!! Done sub

Thank you so much for an in depth review Dustin, really helped me make my purchase decision

Beautiful review. Bought this lens last night!

Has sigma fixed the close focus?

I would love to see a review of this for the L Mount version. Great job!

Do you have any dust issues

sigma 24-70 vs sony 24-105 ? for general user . i know 2.8 vs 4 f but for an avg user which one do u suggest ?

I have the feeling that reviewers often forget that this is not an Sony E-Mount Lense.

It is an L-Mount Lense that is also available for E-Mount, but the E-Mount Version is an modified Version of the L-Mount Version, not the other way around.

It was designed and bult for L-Mount and then modified/adapted for E-Mount (where it actually performs a little worse in the corners) and even on the SIGMA fp (which is way smaller than the A7III, A7R III or A7c) with the Large Grip attached, you have no issues that you touch the lense, nor on any Panasonic Bodies.

Also the L-Mount Version is 2mm shorter, still longer than the DSLR Version, but yes, it is still longer.

So some of the issues mentioned in the Video arerelevant for Sony Shooters, but are due to the this is not a Sony Lense. It is an L-Mount Lense also available in E-Mount, nothing more, nothing less.

Put it on an Panasonic or SIGMA Body and some of the issues are gone, that is something to consider.

Sony shooter here--having a heck of a time choosing between the sigma 28-75 2.8 or the sigma 24-70 2.8. Imostly shoot industrial and Real Estate. I don't shoot weddings. I already own the Sigma 14-24 lens. Do you have a preference Dustin? Opinions please....

If I buy the Sigma, I will think about Tamron, if I buy the Tamron, I'll think about Sigma. I should first fix the vignetting and distortion issues in my brain and stop comparing the Sigma and Tamron. And probably just stick around with my FE 35mm f/1.8. Fantastic review. I loved each and every photo of yours. You have a unique passion for photography.

How do you think the newer DG DN compares to the older DG model for canon EF with an MC11 adapter? I've already picked up an MC11 to use the Sigma 70-200 2.8 sport, so the adapter cost isnt a factor for me.

Did you get any dust into the front portion of the lens? Many people seem to have this issue :(

I wonder if anyone have encountered dust getting into the front elements group from out side or maybe inside?

Hey Dustin. Your reviews are awesome. Your perspective is probably my most trusted source for these camera reviews. Curious if you have any thoughts on how this Sigma lens compares to the Sony FE 24-105 F4? I have that lens, and although I like it as a travel/ general purpose lens, I am attracted to this Sigma because it seems like I would be able to get better, sharper images overall. But maybe it's not the lens but the photographer...

Great video! Based on this and other videos I purchased this lens and find it a great combination for my Sony A7iii
I find it quit soft at nearby distances 30-50cm, you mentioned this in the video, and the hope that it might improve by firmware update.
apparently this has not been fixed, or do you have other information / experience?

Comprehensive video Dustin. Thanks for the great work. I am wondering if you had faced any trouble with dust getting in the front elements? I am on the verge of buying it and where I am from there is no official support for Sigma. Kindly share your experience on the lens as you have had it for a while now... it will be really helpful for me to decide!

Great video...!
Ive heard some people complain that sigma 24 70 came very dusty very quick, from inside i mean...
Is it true??

Love the video. Your definitive tests are very informative. Did you happen to test the maximum frame rate this lens can achieve with your A9?