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Pentax smc Pentax-K 24mm f/3.5 vs Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Both are Pentax K prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Pentax smc Pentax-K 24mm f/3.5 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 415 g lighter (250 g vs 665 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 46.5 mm vs 90.2 mm long

Pick the Sigma 24mm 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 want autofocus (HSM): the Pentax smc Pentax-K 24mm f/3.5 is manual focus only

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Pentax smc Pentax-K 24mm f/3.5 and the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Pentax smc Pentax-K 24mm f/3.5 Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Brand
Pentax
Sigma
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/1.4 2⅔ stops faster
Weight
250 g lighter
665 g
Length
46.5 mm shorter
90.2 mm
Diameter
63 mm slimmer
85 mm
Filter thread
58 mm
77 mm
Max magnification
not listed
0.19×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
9 elements / 8 groups
15 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
HSM
Released
1975
not listed
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Pentax K both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
24mm both
Min focus distance
0.25 m both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Pentax smc Pentax-K 24mm f/3.5

This 24mm f/3.5 wide-angle prime lens from Pentax fits Pentax K mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

A 24mm f/1.4 full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens, the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture wide-angle prime from Sigma's Art line, popular for astrophotography and landsca...

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