Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 vs Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 is faster by 5.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/14.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 | 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/14.0 |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 19 |
| Af motor | Stepping motor | none |
| Elements | 13 | 27 |
| Weight g | 360 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | n/a |
| Length mm | 74.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 70.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.245 (closer focusing) | 0.47 |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | 2.0 |
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021
Compact 24mm prime for full-frame mirrorless with an f/2 aperture, a metal body and an aperture ring, part of Sigma's I series.
Pros
- Metal build with aperture ring
- Compact at about 360 g
- Close focus to 0.245 m
Cons
- Not especially fast
- Focus is not the quickest
Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
A slim probe-style macro lens with a very small front end, for getting into tight spaces. It reaches 2x magnification.
Pros
- Slim probe barrel
- 2:1 magnification
- Unique perspective
Cons
- f/14 maximum aperture needs lots of light
- Manual