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Quick answer
The Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 12-24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 6
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM?
At 12-24mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 12–24mm | 73.7–112.6° | 84.1–122° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 18–36mm | 53.1–90° | 62–100.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM?
It zooms across 12-24mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 12-24mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 18–36mm on full frame, with a 53.1–90° horizontal and 62–100.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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