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

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The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM | ART was, I believe, the only ART series lens that I missed reviewing when it was initially released. In the past few months Sigma has been releasing new versions of its ART series in Sony FE (full frame E-mount), so I thought I thought I would kill two birds with one stone by both reviewing a lens that I had missed and also expanding the sample size of ART series on FE lenses beyond the 50mm f/1.4 ART Review on FE I did a few months ago. The 24mm focal length is obviously a very popular one, and combining a great focal length with a great maximum aperture of f/1.4 really expands the creative opportunities. Sigma had this Sony FE market at this focal length and aperture value to itself for a few short months, but Sony has already thrown a bit of a monkey wrench into the 24 ART’s market by announcing the new 24mm f/1.4 G Master lens. That comparison will be interesting, for the new GM lenses costs 60% more but the 24 ART weighs 73% more. If my past experience bears true, the optical performance will be competitive between the two lenses, with some give and take from them both. I’ll probably revisit this when I review the 24 GM lens in the future. Thanks to minimising aberration through the use of the latest technology this lens offers amazing rendering performance, corners included, with ultra-high resolution. The user has the freedom to create a smooth and natural Bokeh effect whilst maintaining higher resolution around the focus point. The Sigma 24mm f1.4 DG HSM Art Lens offers its users high definition rendering without colour aberration as well as natural bokeh effect even from maximum aperture. Outstanding Correction of Sagittal Coma Flare

Hanging out under the stars is great fun, and the photographic results from these times take the fun far into the future. The focal length (or the focal length range for a zoom lens) is the first attribute to consider for lens selection. Still, this lens's ultra-wide aperture can make a strong happen, adding artistic advantages to this lens's list of highly-desired features.Everyone loves those factors, and despite having an ultra-wide aperture, this lens has a reasonable size, weight, and price. This is simply because the Sigma has a slightly narrower angle-of-view than the Sony lens, though I didn’t take the time to measure which one is more accurately a 24mm (if either of them are). However, I did compare the distance between some set points in two photos taken from the exact same location (in fact, I did this on two sets of photos, just to be sure). Lateral (or transverse) CA (Chromatic Aberration) refers to the unequal magnification of all colors in the spectrum.

Comes with a 9 blade-rounded diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out-of-focus areas of the image This button also acts as a custom button and can be programmed to another function using the camera's menu. As of review time, Sigma does not publish extension tube specs or manufacture these items, but third-party Sony-compatible extension tubes are available. Internal autofocus is driven via a stepping motor and, as with the 20mm F1.4 lens, Sigma says this lens is compatible with Sony’s AF Assist functions. On supported L-mount cameras, the lens will work in both linear and non-linear focus ring response modes.The lower the aperture number, the wider the opening, and the more light the lens can deliver to the imaging sensor.

In general, lenses become sharper as they are stopped down one or two stops from their wide-open apertures.

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While I hoped for better corner star performance from this lens, these results are not unusual for a lens in this class. The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens vs. Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Lens comparison shows the Sigma lens is slightly larger and slightly heavier.

Join the lineup of high-performance lenses with the SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, part of the renowned Art series, delivering unbeatable expressive performance for artists Fortunately, this lens produced only minimal flare effects even at narrow apertures in our standard sun in the corner of the frame flare test, showing excellent performance. The Sony lens is significantly smaller and dramatically lighter than the Sigma. In Sony E-mount, the Sigma lens is about one inch longer than in Canon EF mount, making it a bit front-heavy, especially considering that it weighs 27.5 ounces: about 75% more than the Sony GM lens. Lens 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 score in the “features-department” is 0[-]/6[0]/7[+]. So nothing to rave about. But the Sigma has one big plus: it is by far the cheapest way to get a 24/1.4 lens that does AF.Wide aperture lenses tend to have an advantage in this regard, and this lens is capable of producing beautiful stars, as illustrated below.