Sigma Art 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM 12-24mm
The ultra-wide 12-24mm focal range with constant f/4 aperture and FLD/aspherical elements provides sharp, low-distortion images across full-frame Nikon F mounts. Weather-sealed construction and a 9-blade diaphragm add rugged durability and smooth background blur for outdoor shooting. This lens is best for travel photographers who need an expansive field of view and sealed build for landscapes and architecture.
Focal length 12-24mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Nikon F
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1148 g
af type HSM
lens type zoom
39 Overall Score
Price ¥297,807
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average build (10th percentile)
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (26th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 24 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 6 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.5 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 240 |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM 12-24mm | Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO | 7Artisans AF135mm F1.8 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12-24mm | 16-28mm | 58mm | 135mm | 28mm | 75-300mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/16 | f/16 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF | Sony E | Nikon Z | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 1148 | 454 | 590 | - | 645 | 423 |
| AF Type | HSM | STM | - | STM | Silent Wave Motor | MSC |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | - | telephoto | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM 12-24mm | 54.6 | 25.9 | 10.4 | 40.8 | 96.6 | 22.6 | 72.1 | 19.1 | 38 |
| Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 73.2 | 78.1 | 93.1 | 22.6 | 68.7 | 58.9 | 98.5 |
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO Compare | 54.6 | 93.7 | 44.7 | 94.5 | 58.2 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 39.3 | 38 |
| 7Artisans AF135mm F1.8 Compare | 87 | 51.8 | 58.9 | 50.2 | 91.3 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 31.9 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED Compare | 54.6 | 41.2 | 58.6 | 74.5 | 86 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 61 | 38 |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II Compare | 54.6 | 14.5 | 59.7 | 44.1 | 87 | 22.6 | 87.9 | 14.1 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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