Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary 021 vs f/2 DG DN Contemporary
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: 140 g lighter (225 g vs 365 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.11 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 48.8 mm vs 72 mm long
Pick the f/2 DG DN Contemporary if
- You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/3.5)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
9 differences| F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary 021 | f/2 DG DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2
1⅔ stops faster
|
| Weight |
225 g
lighter
|
365 g
|
| Length |
48.8 mm
shorter
|
72 mm
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
slimmer
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.11 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 8 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
8 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization, released. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Stepping motor both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Released
- 2021 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/2 DG DN Contemporary
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