Tuesday 17 February 2015
The announcement of the new 24mm f/1.4 Art lens by Sigma comes as no surprise. It is a very obvious, and a very delightful move by the lens manufacturer, and is certainly a fitting addition to the renewed lens lineup. Featuring a wide-angle focal length of 24mm and a very wide aperture of f/1.4, this lens sits comfortably next to such highly-regarded siblings as the 35mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.4 Art lenses. It will also directly compete against such brand lenses as the Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G and the Canon 24mm f/1.4L II, both of which are renowned for their optical performance as well as build quality. Quite the competition, then, but if previous Sigma Art lenses are anything to go by, the new tool should be remarkable.
- Designed for 35mm cameras, available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts
- Focal length of 24mm
- Maximum aperture of f/1.4
- 15 elements in 11 groups with aspherical, FLD and SLD elements
- Minimum focus distance of 0.25m (9.8″), maximum magnification of 1:5.3
- Price: $84
