Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha

$549
24 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.8

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3 users at B&H Photo Video

"It is a fine lens for low light shooting. Colors are vivid."

"This is my First Sigma Lens. It works Great in Dark and light."

"This is not a macro lens because the magnification ratio is not 1:1 and the depth of field takes some getting used to."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

horizontal angle of view
73.4°
24mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A58 and Sony SLT-A55.

horizontal angle of view
52.2°
37mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Great wide angle lens
	24 mm

	Wide aperture
	f/1.8

The Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) low light lenses

	Great macro
	1:2.7 (0.4x)

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Cons

The Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	24 mm

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	24 mm
	Max focal length	24 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:2.7 (0.4x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.8	above average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/1.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Sony Alpha (Full-frame)
	Length	79 mm
	Diameter	84 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	485 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	73.7°	above average
	Telephoto horizontal	73.7°	below average
	Wide vertical	53.1°
	Telephoto vertical	53.1°	below average
	Wide diagonal	84.1°	above average
	Telephoto diagonal	84.1°	below average
Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	52.4°
	Telephoto horizontal	52.4°	below average
	Wide vertical	36.4°
	Telephoto vertical	36.4°	below average
	Wide diagonal	61.2°
	Telephoto diagonal	61.2°	below average

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Larrygary

(4:47 PM, October 09, 2011)

LOL WUT Listing a prime lens as if it is a zoom, certainly the max telephoto zoom for this wide angle is below average!......

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Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

The Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) low light lenses

Cons

The Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha lens?

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