12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

12-24mm
f/4.0
Wide Zoom
Min focus 0.24 m

Quick answer

The Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art: a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens with a 12-24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art specifications

Brand: Sigma
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 12-24mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Wide Zoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Optical construction: 16 elements in 11 groups
Aperture blades: 9
Autofocus motor: HSM
Minimum focus distance: 0.24 m
Maximum magnification: 0.2x
Length: 131.5 mm
Diameter: 102 mm

Specification source: sigmaphoto.com

What can you shoot with the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art?

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 moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

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°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art?

It zooms across 12-24mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.

Is the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art 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/4.0.

What is the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art 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.