24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Artvs A6100
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24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (2019)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Wedding, events & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Events & Documentary Photography — 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (2019): A professional f/2.8 standard zoom at two-thirds the price of the Sony GM — optically matches or beats the competition at every focal length.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 is the most affordable; only the 24-70mm f/2.8 dg dn art is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (2019) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 34cm minimum focus distance | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | High-speed stepping motor (HLA) — fast and near-silent | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 87.8mm diameter × 122.9mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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