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 Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 12-24mm f/4 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art is designed for Sony A mount bodies, 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
- Sony A
- 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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A 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.
Which cameras does the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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