Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G 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
- Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G is lighter by 198g.
| Spec | FE 24mm F2.8 G | 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 162.0 (lighter) | 360 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 62 |
| Length mm | 45.0 | 74.0 |
| Diameter mm | 68.0 | 70.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.18 (closer focusing) | 0.245 |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 11 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
A tiny 24mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2.8 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 162 g and is part of Sony's compact G prime series.
Pros
- Very small and light
- Aperture ring
- Close focus to 0.18 m
Cons
- f/2.8 is slow in low light
- Limited background blur
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