Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA vs Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 135 g lighter (225 g vs 360 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.16 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Street and travel on APS-C, close-focus wide shots, everyday carry
Pick the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 if
- You shoot full frame: the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA is made for APS-C
- You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2011
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, environmental portraits
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA | Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
225 g
lighter
|
360 g
|
| Length |
65.5 mm
shorter
|
74 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.16 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Released |
2011
|
2021
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA
A compact APS-C prime for E-mount from Zeiss, weighing about 225 g. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.16 m.
Pros
- Fast f/1.8
- Close focus 0.16 m
- Compact at 225 g
- Zeiss optics
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization
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
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