Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM vs Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM is lighter by 15g.
| Spec | EF 24mm F1.4L II USM | 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2008 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Af motor | USM | HSM |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Weight g | 650.0 | 665 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 77 |
| Length mm | 86.9 | 90.2 |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | 85.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.19 |
Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM
The EF 24mm F1.4L II USM is a fast wide-angle prime for full-frame Canon bodies with weather sealing and improved optics over the original. Used for astro, interiors and environmental portraits.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Weather-sealed
- Gathers plenty of light for night skies
- Compact for an f/1.4 24mm
Cons
- Coma at the edges for astro use
- No stabilization
- Large front element
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
This 24mm f/1.4 full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras, 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 landscapes.