Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 vs Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM | [A] Art 015
Both are Nikon F prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
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Pick the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 395 g lighter (270 g vs 665 g)
- You want a compact lens: 58 mm vs 90.2 mm long
Pick the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM | [A] Art 015 if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- You want autofocus (HSM): the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.3 m
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 | Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM | [A] Art 015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
270 g
lighter
|
665 g
|
| Length |
58 mm
shorter
|
90.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
63.5 mm
slimmer
|
85 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.19×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 9 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
HSM
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2015
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8
A 24mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM | [A] Art 015
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM | [A] Art 015: a full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture wide-angle prime from Sigma's Art ...
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