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 EX DG 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 EX DG with a length of 116mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art's 88mm diameter.
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 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG weighs 715g, 14% (120g) lighter than the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art's weight of 835g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG 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 EX DG 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 EX DG is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
