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Sigma Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG DN 24mm
The f/1.4 maximum aperture combined with 2 aspherical and 7 ED elements delivers exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and light gathering for astrophotography. Its weather-sealed, 520g magnesium build offers robust durability without excessive weight, while the 11-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh. This lens is best for astrophotographers and landscape shooters who need a fast, wide prime with minimal optical aberrations.
Focal length 24mm
Aperture f/3.5
Mount Nikon F
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 520 g
af type HSM
lens type zoom
70 Overall Score
Price $443
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong aperture (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong build (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 24 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multilayer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 0.18x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG DN 24mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 24-240mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 520 | 544 | 450 | 320 | 495 | 780 |
| AF Type | HSM | RXD | Stepping Motor | linear motor | STM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 24mm f/3.5 DG DN 24mm | 53.8 | 86.2 | 71.1 | 41.4 | 88 | 77.6 | 33.3 | 66.1 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.8 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76.1 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 67.3 | 69.2 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.2 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.4 | 93.1 | 68.2 | 83.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 72.9 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.8 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Compare | 98.1 | 75.6 | 54.6 | 37.3 | 95.7 | 77.6 | 97.2 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $443
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