Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs f/1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO

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

Sigma

24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

f/1.4665 gHSM

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Sigma

24mm f/1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO

f/1.8

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Pick the f/1.4 DG HSM Art if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)

Pick the f/1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.25 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.37× vs 0.19× maximum magnification

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO
	f/1.4 DG HSM Art	f/1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO
Type	Prime	Macro
Max aperture	f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster	f/1.8
Weight	665 g	not listed
Length	90.2 mm	not listed
Diameter	85 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.25 m	0.18 m closer
Max magnification	0.19×	0.37× larger
Optical design	15 elements / 11 groups	10 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	HSM	not listed

7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, focal length, filter thread, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Sigma both
Mount: Pentax K both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 24mm both
Filter thread: 77 mm both
Aperture blades: 9 both
Image stabilization: No both

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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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