The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM with a length of 108mm, is 15mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 88mm.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art weighs 835g, which means it is 185g (18%) lighter than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM which has a weight of 1020g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM has the Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount.
Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art is also available in the Leica L mount.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.