Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm
Weighing just 225g with a weather-sealed, all-metal barrel, this lens stands out for its 1:2 maximum magnification and a 108mm minimum focus distance, enabling near-macro capability in a full-frame 24mm prime. Its fast internal focus system and knurled aperture ring deliver a tactile, precise shooting experience that belies its compact size. This lens is best for hikers and travel photographers who need an ultra-light, durable wide-angle that can capture both expansive landscapes and detailed close-ups.
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 24 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 100 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 440 | 544 | 450 | 326 | 320 | 560 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma DG Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG 24mm | 87.1 | 73.7 | 76.7 | 92.2 | 73 | 75.7 | 33.7 | 32.1 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.6 | 69.4 | 85 | 91.3 | 82.4 | 89.6 | 86.7 | 82.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.1 | 85.6 | 75.9 | 85 | 88.4 | 82.4 | 68.2 | 72.1 | 36.8 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.7 | 73.1 | 40.2 | 78.9 | 75.7 | 95.9 | 90.6 | 82.5 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 85.6 | 84.8 | 52.1 | 91.3 | 82.4 | 93.3 | 71.2 | 82.5 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.1 | 98.6 | 68.2 | 38.4 | 82.6 | 98.5 | 33.7 | 90.6 | 36.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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