Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Ultimate wide-angle prime for astrophotography and landscapes

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 17
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sigma
Model 406965

Key Features

OPTICS 17 elements in 14 groups, including FLD, SLD, and aspherical elements
APERTURE 11-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Stepping motor optimized for phase detection and contrast AF
COATING Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
VIDEO Focus breathing suppression and silent AF operation
STABILIZATION None (relies on in-body stabilization)
BUILD Dust and splash-resistant structure with brass bayonet mount
FILTER 72mm front filter thread and rear filter holder
SWITCHES Aperture ring click switch and lock switch
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Full weather-sealed mount and barrel construction
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring with linear response
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Includes click/de-click and lock switches
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present Customizable AFL button
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and splash-resistant construction

How-to Use Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Wide-angle Prime
Focal Length 24mm
Max Aperture f/1.4
Min Aperture f/16
Elements/Groups 17/14
Diaphragm Blades 11 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 25cm (9.8 in)
Max Magnification 1:7.1
Filter Thread 72mm
Dimensions 75.7 x 95.5 mm
Weight 520g