They might have different focal lengths and different maximum apertures, but the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 and the Sony 24-105mm f/4 are very similar in price thanks to a rebate, and each would make a solid choice when it comes to a lens that does a little bit of everything. Which one should you choose?
Chris Brockhurst puts both of these lenses through their paces and compares the various features offered by each. Personally, I’d definitely vouch for the Sigma 24-70mm DG DN and not simply because I reviewed this lens last year and found it to be an excellent piece of kit. I regularly shoot action in relatively low light, and that extra maximum aperture has come in useful on countless occasions. In addition, I’m more interested in environmental portraits rather than tight crops on longer telephoto lengths, making the 70mm coupled with f/2.8 more desirable compared to 105mm coupled with f/4.
Of course, the other lens you might want to take into consideration is the new Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN, which isn’t currently available but will save you around $200, albeit with compromise in terms of the focal length.
Which would you go for? Let us know in the comments below.