SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art Announced

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UK SRP: £1,179

On-sale date: 30 May 2024

Supplied accessories: Case, Lens Hood LH878-05, Front Cap LCF-82mm III, Rear Cap LCR II

Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

• The appearance and specifications of the products are subject to change.
• Sony E-mount lenses are developed, manufactured and sold in accordance with the E-mount specifications licensed under alicense agreement with Sony Corporation.
• L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

SIGMA’s flagship lens has evolved. Introducing the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art for L-Mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless systems. The lens has been fully redesigned to take advantage of the latest technologies and includes an improved AF motor, SIGMA’s HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) for high-speed AF and improved image quality throughout the entire zoom range. In addition to the internal improvements, the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art features a built-in aperture ring to control the depth of field of your images and AFL function buttons that can be programmed for increased control. These professional features are packed into a lens that is approximately 7% smaller and 10% lighter than the previous model. With a weight of 745g* and impressive close focusing distance of 17cm, the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art is a lightweight all-round lens that allows photographers and filmmakers unlock their creative potential.

* L-Mount specification

Image Credit: Sigma/Elliot Aubin

Key features

Versatile focal range with outstanding optical performance

By taking advantage of the latest optical design technologies, the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art has improved optical performance and increased resolution throughout the entire zoom range, ideal for use on modern high-resolution mirrorless cameras. Capture the world in stunning detail using the F2.8 aperture and impressive close-up focusing distance of 17cm to produce images with beautifully soft bokeh and pleasing background separation. These features paird with its fantastic low-light ability creates an ideal lens for using inany situation.

Impressive optical quality through the entire zoom range

Capture beautifully rendered images anytime, anywhere. The lens includes 6 FLD glass elements, 2 SLD glass elements, and 5 aspherical lens elements that thoroughly suppress various aberrations throughout the entire zoom range. Sagittal coma flare and chromatic aberrations are also well controlled across the entire frame so that images are clear and free from colour fringing. The 5 aspherical lens elements have been optimized to be thin and highly polarized to help reduce the overall size of the lens whilst maintaining optical quality.

Image Credit: Sigma/Antonia Moers

Expanded feature set and improved portability

To bring the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art in line with recent developments found on other SIGMA lenes, the lens now includes a de-clickable aperture ring, aperture lock switch and two customisable AFL buttons. Even with these additional features, the lens is approximately 7% smaller in size and 10% lighter than its predecessor.

Highly portable lens body

Thanks to advancements in optical design and lens construction, the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art has been reduced in size by approximately 7% and in weight by 10%. With a length of 120.2mm and weighing only 745g*, the lens can be used in any photographic situation and easily transported. Perfect for photographers who require lightweight kit without compromising image quality.

Equipped with two AFL buttons

The lens is equipped with two AFL buttons* that can be assigned to a range of functions via the menu on compatible cameras, one more than the previous version of the lens. The additional button has been positionedon the top of the lens barrel so that it can be easily accessed when shooting portraits.

A wealth of professional functions

In addition to high-speed AF with HLA (High-response Linear Actuator), the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art has a full range of features including a dust and splash resistant structure*, water and oil repellent coating, aswell as a zoom lock switch. The lens delivers the best possible results in every shooting situation.

* The structure is designed to be dust and splash resistant, but not waterproof. Be careful not to bring the lens in contact with a large amount of water. Water inside the lens may cause major damage and even render the lens unrepairable.

Incorporating a linear motor HLA

The lens incorporates a linear HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor for the AF actuator. The high output HLA has increased the maximum drive speed to more than three times faster than the previous model*.

* Compared by the maximum drive speed of the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art with that of the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art (It is different from the actual time for AF to focus)

Feature summary

• Lens construction: 19 elements in 15 groups (6 FLD, 2 SLD, 5 aspherical elements)
• Inner focus system
• Compatible with high-speed autofocus
• HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
• Compatible with Lens Aberration Correction

* Function available on supported cameras only. Available corrections or auto correction functionality may vary depending on the camera model.

* On cameras where lens aberration correction is controlled with ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ in the camera menu, please set all aberration correction functions to ‘ON‘ (AUTO).

• Supports DMF and AF+MF
• Compatible with AF assist (for Sony E-mount only)
• Nano Porous Coating
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Water and Oil Repellent Coating (front element)
• Aperture ring
• Aperture ring click switch
• Aperture ring lock switch
• Two AFL buttons

* Function available on supported cameras only. Available functions may vary depending on the camera used.

• Focus Mode switch
• Support for switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings (for L-Mount only)

* Function available on supported cameras only.

• Dust and Splash Resistant Structure
• Petal-type hood with lock LH875-05
• Compatible with SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately / for L-Mount only)
• Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
• Every single lens undergoes SIGMA’s proprietary MTF measuring system
• 11-blade rounded diaphragm
• High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount
• Mount Conversion Service available
• “Made in Aizu, Japan“ craftsmanship

Key specifications (The figures below are for L-Mount)

Lens construction: 19 elements in 15groups (6 FLD, 2 SLD, 5 aspherical elements)

Angle of view: 84.1-34.3°

Number of diaphragm blades: 11 (rounded diaphragm)

Minimum aperture: F22

Minimum focusing distance: 17cm(W)-34cm(T)

Maximum magnification ratio: 1:2.7(W)-1:4(T)

Filter size: 82mm

Dimensions (max diameter x length): 87.8mm x 120.2mm

Weight: 745g

For more information, please visit the Sigma website.