Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF vs Sigma 35mm 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
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 3 stops (f/1.4 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF is lighter by 235g.
- Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF goes wider (12mm vs 35mm).
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art reaches further (35mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF | 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Sigma |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 12-24mm (wider) | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Blades | 8 | 9 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | HSM |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Weight g | 430 (lighter) | 665 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Diameter mm | 88.0 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| Length mm | n/a | 94.0 |
Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF
A constant f/4 wide zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies. It weighs about 430 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- 77mm filters
- Close focus 0.3 m
- Sharp
Cons
- APS-C only
- Screw-drive AF
- No stabilization
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A fast 35mm Art prime for full-frame, weighing about 665 g with 67mm filters. It was the first lens in Sigma's Art range.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Close focus 0.3 m
- HSM autofocus
- Moderate weight at 665 g
Cons
- Larger than most 35mm primes
- No stabilization
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