Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN 'Art' II lens review

Is this Mark II version of the lens as sequel as good as The Empire Strikes back, or as bad as World War II? Let's find out.

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[christopherfrost]

Comparison video with this lens's competitors coming VERY soon!

[FeRoOOo]

Mr. Frost you are on point as usual, I'm not watching anyone's else's videos about this lense unless i watch yours first.

[盾神京矢]

The focus pulling at wide angle not just has breathing, the barrel distortion also changes.

[bsagar]

Love this guy for his honest reviews.. Definitely upgrading to this once available here !!

[RG-rmjt]

Curious about comparison to the original Sigma Art lens. The mark 1 is one of the sharpest zooms I've ever used, but it's quite heavy. Saving 100 grams seems well worth the upgrade to me.

[shang-hsien_yang]

That rainbow color chromatic aberration though 😂

[personallycatholic]

Thank you for saying, “God bless” at the end. Those little things actually mean a lot. Thank you. Your reviews are also so helpful. Stepping into some photography from my video work. Your insights have been hugely helpful.

[CartyCantDance]

Outrageous value… sigma does it again.
I don’t feel the need to upgrade from the sigma 28-70mm, but this thing is clearly a beast.

[scottjanetsky]

Honestly I don't mind the CA and it seems like when these things are not overcorrected lenses have much better rendition and I feel this sigma renders more beautifully than it's older sibling. Not to mentioned it is smaller. I love it

[Jviotr]

As a pretty happy Nikon shooter, still envy the options on Sony. Maybe if Canon starts allowing more 3rd party, Nikon will give Sigma/Tamron a wide lane to release whatever they want.

[Princeton_James]

Yes really looking forward to the comparison video. These are all stellar lenses.

[EmergentStardust]

I'd love to see a comparison of the 40 mm viltrox f2.5 and the newer 25mm f1.7 for apsc. Very similar focal lengths and light gathering, but full frame versus APS-C. I happen to have both systems and I'm curious. I have the 25mm on the way based on your other review.

[kostasrestas]

what about the dust resistance ????
At Sigma 24 70 no1 was very easy to dust dots to came inside the glass, like ridiculous easy. Like, one walk at the park was enough..

[finspire]

@christopherfrost thanks for the nice review Chris! I find it strange or even funny that no one talks and compares the original Sigma 24-70 to the new model II about the biggest flaw original had - the stepped aperture in video mode when filming in aperture priority mode. Can you please confirm, does the new Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art Mark II has, smooth or stepped aperture in aperture priority mode (when filming video)? Love from Finlandia 💜.

[swistedfilms]

The only reason to get the native Sony lens is because they intentionally cut down the FPS. I've also heard another reviewer say that the AF hit rate for Eye AF isn't as good. But after seeing this I would have a hard time justifying paying nearly double the price just to have the Sony lens. Great review as always!

[양인모-it]

Christopher Frost! I always watch review of lens from you!
It's so helpful. Thank you.
I have a question. Is it possible to turn on an option like lens corrction (distortion calibration) on the Sony full-frame camera for that lens?
Thank you.

[Tlmq]

Still prefer tamron 28-75 g2. Much cheaper and similar image quality. Also I have 24 prime starting form 28 to 75 offers better range I think.

[kifley]

GM II is still worth the extra money. It's lighter, better quality, and you'll get the maximum fps.

[dieutran]

Thanh you for honest and straightforward review. After watching this, i am happy for keeping tamron 28-75 g2

[Jabber-igiw]

Wowzers how much lens distortion would you like with your focus breathing?

Yes.