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Quick answer
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
Verdict
This is a well-built wide-normal lens for travel and street use.
About this lens
The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 is a full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2 for Sony E mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- Stepping motor
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 360 g
- Length
- 74 mm
- Diameter
- 70 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021?
- Street
- Travel
- Environmental portraits
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36mm | 53.1° | 62° |
Frequently asked questions
What series is it part of?
Sigma's I series of compact primes with metal bodies and aperture rings.
Can the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary 021 focus close?
Yes. It focuses as close as 0.245 m, which is close for a 24mm lens.
What filter size does the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary use?
It takes 62mm filters, the same size as the Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN, so filters can be shared between them.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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