Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM vs Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 is lighter by 85g.
| Spec | FE 24mm F1.4 GM | 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | 2018 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 445.0 | 360 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 62 |
| Length mm | 92.4 | 74.0 |
| Diameter mm | 75.4 | 70.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 | 0.245 |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 11 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
A compact wide-angle prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 445 g and is popular for astro and environmental portraits.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Small for the class
- Aperture ring with de-click
Cons
- Some coma at the frame edges wide open
- Heavier than f/2.8 24mm primes
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