Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary 021 vs f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary 021 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 530 g lighter (225 g vs 755 g)
- You shoot video: Stepping motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the f/1.4 DG HSM Art uses HSM)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.11 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.19× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 48.8 mm vs 114.2 mm long
Pick the f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
- You need 2⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/3.5)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
11 differences| F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary 021 | f/1.4 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/1.4
2⅔ stops faster
|
| Weight |
225 g
lighter
|
755 g
|
| Length |
48.8 mm
shorter
|
114.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
slimmer
|
85.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.11 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.19×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 8 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
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- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary 021
A 24mm f/3.5 full-frame wide-angle prime lens, the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary 021 is designed for Leica L mount bodies, from the Sigma Contemporary line. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
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