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Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

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

Pick the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if

  • You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.5)
  • You want autofocus (HSM): the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is manual focus only

Pick the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Brand
Sigma
Tamron
Max aperture
f/1.4 1⅔ stops faster
f/2.5
Weight
665 g
not listed
Length
90.2 mm
not listed
Diameter
85 mm
not listed
Filter thread
77 mm
55 mm
Max magnification
0.19×
not listed
Aperture blades
9
not listed
Optical design
15 elements / 11 groups
10 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor
HSM
Manual focus
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

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...

Our notes

Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2: a wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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