24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Reviewer verdict

Across 33 YouTube reviews, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art earns an Index score of 3.8/5, ranking #29 among Lenses. Reviewers most often praise its build quality, image quality, autofocus, while the most common criticisms concern build quality, autofocus.

Praised as a workhorse lens offering exceptional value, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 Art delivers professional-grade performance without the premium price tag of its OEM competitors. Reviewers consistently highlight its excellent image quality, with outstanding sharpness, pleasing color rendition, and smooth bokeh from its 11-blade aperture. The autofocus, particularly on the updated version, is fast, silent, and reliable for both photos and video, with minimal focus breathing. This optical performance is housed in a robust, weather-sealed body that features a premium metal construction and useful physical controls like a dedicated aperture ring and customizable buttons, making it a versatile and highly-recommended choice for a wide range of shooting scenarios.

The primary drawback mentioned by reviewers is the lens's significant size and weight, which can make it feel bulky, front-heavy, and cumbersome for extended handheld use or travel. This heft also complicates balancing on gimbals, as the lens barrel extends externally when zooming. Another frequently cited issue is the lack of in-lens optical image stabilization, forcing reliance on the camera's in-body stabilization system. Additionally, the large 82mm filter thread means filters can be more expensive, and some users note minor optical imperfections like vignetting and corner softness when shooting wide open, though these are largely correctable.

Analysis based on 33 YouTube reviews (5h 30m of video) with 419 pros and 182 cons extracted.

Pros (419)

Cons (182)

Review sources

• NEW Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN II Art REVIEW in-depth by Gordon Laing — 20 pros, 10 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Review w/ Panasonic S5 II [ L-mount ] by The Hybrid Shooter — 22 pros, 6 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN 'Art' II lens review by Christopher Frost — 18 pros, 9 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 Sony E-Mount Review - Best 24-70 for Sony E by Brian The Camera Guy — 18 pros, 9 cons
• SIGMA 24-70 f2.8 II REVIEW | DON’T BUY the Sony 24-70 f2.8 GM II Unless… by Jared Polin — 17 pros, 8 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm DG DN Art REVIEW by Matti Sulanto — 17 pros, 8 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art for Filmmaking - Review 14 pros, 9 cons
• Sigma's 24-70mm f/2.8 Art II Might Be Better Than a Sony G-Master by PetaPixel — 16 pros, 6 cons
• Sigma DID IT again!: 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art Mark II Review by Pav SZ — 15 pros, 7 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art Hands-on Review by DPReview TV — 15 pros, 7 cons
• The NEW Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN II... is here! by Stefano Lombardo — 16 pros, 4 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ART Review - Not What I Expected by Stefan Malloch — 9 pros, 11 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN ART | 1 Year Review 14 pros, 6 cons
• Sigma 24-70 2.8 DG DN ART In-depth Review by Richard Wong — 12 pros, 8 cons
• Sigma Art 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Lens Review - My New Favorite Lens 15 pros, 4 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Review: Better in Every Way or Hype? by Bobby Tonelli — 15 pros, 3 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DN ART: Review | 4K by Dustin Abbott — 12 pros, 6 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art Review | The Only Lens You Really Need! by Rudy Visuals — 15 pros, 3 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN | L Mount by Damian Brown — 11 pros, 6 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 II Art Lens | The Standard Zoom for Us All by Benj Haisch — 12 pros, 5 cons
• The best 24-70 2.8 lens? | Sigma 24-70 DG DN Art Lens Review 12 pros, 5 cons
• Sigma 24-70 F2.8 II First Impressions (from someone who owns the Sony 24-70 F2.8 GM) by Manny Ortiz — 11 pros, 5 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art | THE Best Lens For L-mount!? 10 pros, 6 cons
• You Truly are THE BEST. Hands Down. | Sigma 24-70ｍｍ f/2.8 II ART Lens Review by Kensei Akatsu — 9 pros, 5 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 Review - THIS LENS IS AMAZING! by The Car Creative — 9 pros, 4 cons
• SIGMA 24-70mm f2.8 Art | Better then Sony GM 9 pros, 4 cons
• A Sigma ART 24-70mm f2.8 Lens Review. Great for the Price ! 9 pros, 3 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 DG DN II Art Lens Review by Park Cameras — 10 pros, 2 cons
• Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN ART Lens Samples Review! by Trending Reviews — 10 pros, 2 cons
• A Mid Range Monster - Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens Review by Leigh & Raymond Photography — 8 pros, 3 cons
• Sigma 24-70 DG DN Lens on Sony a7III - Why APSC Crop can't Compete by Vu Nguyen | NVU Films — 8 pros, 2 cons
• REVIEW: Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art Sony E Mount by Gary Jahman — 6 pros, 4 cons
• 5 Reasons to Get the Sigma 24 70 2.8 II by Zac Sopak — 5 pros, 2 cons

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