Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 vs Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 if
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, environmental portraits
Pick the Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
Spec differences
12 differences| Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 | Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Brightin Star
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
360 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
74 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 11 groups
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8
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