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Quick answer
A fast wide-angle prime for full-frame DSLRs weighing about 665 g, with 77mm filters and a minimum focus distance of 0.25 m.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Close focus of 0.25 m
- HSM autofocus
- Moderate weight at 665 g
Cons
- Corners soften wide open
- Large for a 24mm
Verdict
A fast 24mm for low light. A common pick for night-sky and event photographers.
About this lens
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art: a full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture wide-angle prime from Sigma's Art line, popular for astrophotography and landscapes.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- HSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.19x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 665 g
- Length
- 90.2 mm
- Diameter
- 85 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art?
- Landscapes and astro
- Environmental portraits
- Interiors
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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
How heavy is the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art?
About 665 g, lighter than the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 and 28mm f/1.4 Art lenses.
Is the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art good for astro?
Yes, though coma and corner softness show at f/1.4, so stopping down a little helps.
Does the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art have stabilization?
No. On A-mount, stabilization comes from SteadyShot in the camera body, so shake reduction depends on which body you use.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
