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 CA$0
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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12-24mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1148 | 450 | 540 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | HSM | Stepping Motor | VXD | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| 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 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 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
Usage Scores
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