Kenneth Sim
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024
For 90% of people, forget the G master version of this lens. This sigma art 24-70 f2.8 is the one lens that will live on your camera most days for all situations of photography. I would recommend having variable ND filters to go along with this masterpiece lens (82mm filter size). The bokeh is creamy and corners stay sharp even shooting wide open. If you haven't had a solid quality full metal and glass lens it will take some getting used to with the weight, but it weighs less than the G master version. It is extremely good value for the money considering it performs just as good as the G master at less than half the cost. If you're on the edge of consideration on buying this lens, go for it, you won't be disappointed.
J.Serrano Fotografia
Reviewed in Spain on August 1, 2024
Olvídate del GM de Sony, por ese precio te compras este y un 35mm 1.4 y te sobra para una buena cena del taco!!! Mejor marca para objetivos con diferencia.
Ryan A
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2024
What hasn't been said about this lens? It's sharp, great bokeh, fast to focus. It renders colours superbly. It has a very good range and the build quality is every bit as good as G Master. The only (slight) downside is that this, like all Sigma lenses, are built like tanks, this means that it's a little heavy. But I really can't recommend this enough, it's a stellar lens at a superb price.
S. Varley
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024
This lens is very sharp with quick AF action. Sigma produces some wonderful lenses.
Steve Hoff.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
I own the Sony a7R III with the standard 28-70 zoom lens. Once I put this on my camera, I practiced a few macro, night shots, and some day as well. It was exemplary on all fronts and the professional quality far exceeded the kit lens. It has a quick autofocus, a clarity, color and contrast that most consumers and pros would find it their go-to lens. The bokeh is creamy and pleasing. I am not a pro any by any means, but my images are starting look that way. It is a perfect companion to the a7RIII and the a7III and the a7II.This is not for portability as the lens weighs 1.8 lbs. I can fit the camera and lens in my backpack with no sweat. I'm sure there are pros out there with bodies and glass that offer capabilities that trounce my gear.. It's not optically perfect and distorts at 24 mm. The corners are soft, and the reverse direction zoom ring took a bit of getting used to. Yet, most things are fixable in post and with 42 megapixels, I have plenty of pixels to frame the shot it slightly outside the composition and crop off the edges.If you want to take your photography to the next level, this is the lens. The Sony G equivalent is twice the price and better in many respects. The question is, is the additional $1200 premium price worth it? I don't and I am simply ecstatic over this slightly imperfect yet stunning lens.The images are macros I took the night I got it and couldn't sleep! The other is my living room.
iHaveaProblem
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
TL;DR:The Sigma 24-70mm lens offers exceptional performance and versatility for Sony E-mount cameras. With its fast aperture, sharp image quality, and solid build, it is a reliable choice for professional photographers and enthusiasts. When compared to the Sony G Master 24-70mm and Tamron 28-75mm lenses, the Sigma provides excellent value for its optical performance and build quality.Review:The Sigma 24-70mm lens is highly regarded for its exceptional performance and versatility on Sony E-mount cameras. It is designed to deliver outstanding results across a wide range of photography genres and is a popular choice among professional photographers and enthusiasts.One of the standout advantages of the Sigma 24-70mm lens is its fast aperture, providing a constant F2.8 throughout the zoom range. This feature allows for excellent low-light performance, shallow depth of field control, and beautiful background blur. Whether you're capturing portraits, events, or landscapes, the lens delivers impressive results in various lighting conditions.The image quality of the Sigma 24-70mm lens is outstanding, offering sharpness, clarity, and accurate color reproduction. It effectively minimizes distortions, chromatic aberrations, and other optical imperfections, ensuring crisp and detailed images. The lens captures fine details and renders accurate colors, enhancing the overall image quality.In terms of build quality, the Sigma 24-70mm lens is solid and durable, making it suitable for professional use. It features a robust construction and often includes weather sealing, providing protection against dust and moisture. This ensures reliability even in challenging shooting environments.When compared to the Sony G Master 24-70mm lens, the Sigma 24-70mm lens provides similar optical performance at a more affordable price point. While the Sony G Master lens may have some additional features and a more established brand reputation, the Sigma lens offers excellent value for its optical quality and build.Compared to the Tamron 28-75mm lens, the Sigma 24-70mm lens offers a wider zoom range and a faster constant aperture. This makes it more versatile in capturing a range of subjects and provides better low-light performance. However, the Tamron lens may be more compact and lightweight, making it a more portable option for certain shooting scenarios.In summary, the Sigma 24-70mm lens offers exceptional performance and versatility for Sony E-mount cameras. Its fast aperture, sharp image quality, and solid build make it a reliable choice for professional photographers and enthusiasts. When compared to the Sony G Master 24-70mm and Tamron 28-75mm lenses, the Sigma lens provides excellent value for its optical performance and build quality.Pros:- Fast aperture for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field control- Impressive image quality with sharpness, clarity, and accurate color reproduction- Solid build quality, often with weather sealing, for durability- Versatile lens suitable for a wide range of photography genresCons:- None mentioned.
Julio Hermosillo
Reviewed in Mexico on December 19, 2023
Llevo unos meses con este lente y se convirtió en mi lente principal.La calidad del lente es excelente, tiene muy buena nitidez, el desenfoque que realiza se mira excelente, yo lo uso en mi sony alpha 6000. Solo lo he usado para fotografía, para video solo unas pequeñas pruebas y se mira muy bien tambienEl único inconveniente es que si es muy pesado, es cuestión de acostumbrarse, si el peso no es un problema para lo que ofrece, es un excelente lenteLa aberración cromática si está presente pero no es nada exagerado, sólo en apertura amplias y aun así no son problema
Forward
Reviewed in Germany on December 17, 2023
Ich habe diese Sigma Linse seit über 2 Jahren im Dauereinsatz und es war meine beste private Anschaffung für meine Fotografie.Der Preis hält sich konstant bei ca. 1200 EUR (ist sogar leicht gestiegen). Fast noch "Peanuts" für ein Objektiv im Profi Segment der Fotografie und des Filmens.Aber ich möchte jedem Einsteiger/ Fortgeschrittenen wirklich empfehlen sich mit dieser Linse auseinander zu setzen, der seine Fotografie (Filmen) auf ein höheres Level zu bringen bzw. sein Equipment verbessern möchte, zu einem sehr fairen Preis.Mit dem Set-Objektiv meiner Alpha Kamera war ich es gewohnt jedes Motiv 4 bis 6 mal abzulichten, um sicherzustellen das ein wirklich scharfes Bild mit dabei war (+ Mehrfachbelichtung da kamen viel Datenmüll zusammen + zeitlicher Mehrzeitaufwand zum späteren aussortieren).Falsche Handhabung schließe ich aus, da ich auf diesem Gebiet ausgebildet bin.Als ich aber das erste Mal die Bilder in Lightroom selbst verglichen habe, musste ich über meine FAST Freudentränen lachen, damit hatte ich wirklich nicht gerechnet: Gestochen Scharfe Bilder bei jedem Bild - bis in jeder Ecke des Bildrandes.Es gibt Produkttests im Netz, in denen die Bilder bei 1/10 Belichtungszeit - AUS der HAND geschossen werden - noch knackescharf sind. Das kann ich absolut bestätigen.Ich habe mehrere Jahre in einem Kamera/ Technik Verleih gearbeitet und kann aus Erfahrung wirklich sagen das diese Linse problemlos (wenn nicht sogar besser ist) gegen Linsen die Preislich ab 3000 - 4000 EUR (und darüber liegen) mithalten kann.Gewicht hat das Objektiv aber schon, dessen sollte man sich bewusst sein. Wer damit aber kein Problem hat, wird mit diesem robusten Schmuckstück sehr viel Spaß haben.
Robson Maia Di Cavalcanti
Reviewed in Brazil on August 26, 2022
Não tenho o que reclamar! O valor da lente foi razoável.
j. salk
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022
In my opinion, the 24-70 2.8 zoom is the first high quality zoom that anyone should get for the camera.I moved from a Canon dslr to Sony mirrorless 9 years ago. I still kept my superb Canon EF 24-70 2.8 II lens and adapted to Sony A7R series, without any major issues on autofocus ability.Recently I have been shooting video along with my photography and realized that an adapted lens doesn’t do as well autofocusing in video.The Sigma seemed to be the first choice with price to performance being very good.I was really surprised at how good this lens was for both photography as well as video.The focusing was excellent on both video as well as still photography.This lens is actually made in Japan, which is a rarity nowadays.The colors are beautiful and the sharpness is excellent. It is also priced reasonably.I wish the rebate was in effect when I purchased it, but am happy for everyone that purchases it now with the $100 off.Highly recommended.