The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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 28-45mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 151mm. The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 120mm, is 31mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 88mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 and Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Size and Weight 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. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II weighs 695g, 27% (265g) lighter than the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8's weight of 960g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Sony E Mount
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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
Both the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 has a focal range of 28-45mm and
1.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 67.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm .
