Sigma 401965 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | A For Sony SE, Black

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The additional light provided by wider aperture lenses permits sharp images of subjects in motion and with the camera handheld in lower light levels and with lower (less noisy) ISO settings. Tastes in imaging style over the years have continually tended towards wider and wider lenses. This is probably partly due to such lenses becoming more affordable, partly due to our visual tastes evolving to more readily accept an ultra-wide view as relatively normal, but also to the advances in lens design and manufacture considerably lifting the quality. Coupling this up with the Sigma Art series, itself aspiring to the highest quality, this classic 24mm focal length, with its fast, bright f/1.4 aperture, is available to users of Sony FE and L mount cameras. Armed with the42MP Full Frame Sony A7R IIIbody,let's see how the new lens handles and performs.

Stopping down the aperture brings a noticeable improvement through f/5.6, where this lens produces outstanding sharpness into the corner of the frame. If you prefer a wider view, how about the Samyang 18mm f2.8 seen here at f2.8. It’s a really nice option for Sony vloggers who want a small, light and affordable wide prime, but you will of course miss out on the potential for blurring, plus the greater crispness of the Sigma. Price: The Sigma costs around 750 EUR (incl. 19% VAT) which is not cheap but a fair price for the ambition Sigma has for this lens. The AF-S 24/1.4G ED Nikkor for example costs more than double that at around 1700 EUR. But the manual focus Samyang is even cheaper than the Sigma at around 550 EUR. [+] I would say that the target market for this lens is more wedding or event shooters who need a strong center performance at F1.4. Sigma 24 ART Rendering

There was no appreciable difference in the vignetting performance of these lenses. Both lenses showed a noticeable amount wide open, but it was well controlled at f/2 and beyond. Matthew Gore | Light And Matter Bokeh If you’re still building a lens collection, consider buying the Sigma and putting the difference toward another lens that you need (the difference will buy most of a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 or Sony 85mm f/1.8, for example), especially if your photography doesn’t require edge-to-edge sharpness. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Capture breathtaking images with ease in any lighting condition with the SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens, featuring wide viewing angle and astrophotography-level optical performance The rubber-coated, sharp-ribbed focus ring is large and, being raised slightly from the lens barrel behind it, is easy to find.

The image below is a 100% crop taken from the top-left corner of a Sony a1 image captured at f/1.4. As I also tested Nikon’s own AF-S Nikkor 24mm f1.4G and the manual focus Samyang 24mm f1.4 I can give you a good impression on how the Sigma compares to the competition. All lenses were tested on a 36MP Nikon D810 body. Wide aperture lenses tend to have an advantage in this regard, and this lens is capable of producing beautiful stars, as illustrated below. The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens is a good choice for those looking for the 24mm angle of view and an ultra-wide aperture at a reasonable price. The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens design includes two FLD elements and one SLD element to correct for chromatic aberrations and ensure overall high image quality.

Sigma’s service can change the mount of the lens between Sony’s E-mount and L-mount (at a cost). This is a unique feature that no other manufacturer offers. [++] Optics: 15 elements in 11 groups. This is pretty complex design with 22 glass/air-surfaces and a lot of special elements including two aspherical elements. “Super-Multi-Layer” coating should reduce flare and ghosting. [+]

Away from the center, they’re both just a hair softer, but still quite good. The Sigma lags a bit further behind wide open, but still catches up around f/2.8. It is clear that Sigma was aiming high when designing the 24mm f/1.4 Art lens. With its impressive optical formula comprising of a total of 15 elements in 11 groups, four of which are low dispersion, three of which are low-dispersion (FLD) and two of which are of aspherical type. That’s a lot of high-quality glass to use in a lens! In comparison, the Nikon 24mm f/1.4G has a total of 12 elements in 10 groups, two aspherical and only two low dispersion glass elements. As a result, the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art obviously gained some size and mass – the lens is both bigger and heavier than its Nikon counterpart. However, a few millimeters and grams here and there should not upset a potential buyer, since the performance gain is definitely worth it. If one is interested in going for a smaller and lighter 24mm lens, the Nikon 24mm f/1.8G would be a better candidate, at almost half the weight. NIKON D750 + 24mm f/1.4 @ 24mm, ISO 50, 5/1, f/11.0 So does the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DN ART hold up under intense scrutiny? You can judge for yourself by either watching my video review below or reading on to get the full picture.

Expanded Sigma 24mm f1.4 DG HSM Art Lens - Sony E Fit Key Features:

The lower the aperture number, the wider the opening, and the more light the lens can deliver to the imaging sensor. This is a rather solid petal-shaped plastic hood with a ribbed interior designed to avoid reflections. The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens is compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras, including APS-C sensor format models, and it is also available in the L mount (Sigma, Panasonic, Leica).