Sigma Art 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM 24-105mm
The constant f/4 aperture across a 24-105mm range, paired with a complex 19-element optical design using FLD and SLD glass, delivers sharp, aberration-free images for high-resolution Nikon F bodies. Its Hyper Sonic Motor and Optical Stabilizer provide fast, quiet autofocus and effective shake compensation, while the bundled filter kit adds immediate shooting value. This lens is best for landscape and travel photographers needing a single, durable full-frame zoom that balances optical performance with everyday versatility.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average build (22nd percentile)
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (26th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 105 |
| Elements | 19 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| 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 | No |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.55 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM 24-105mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | FotoZ KZ-03 | Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z | Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM YN 11mm f/1.8S WL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-105mm | 55-200mm | - | 16-24mm | 35mm | 11mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | - | f/16 | f/16 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 885 | 335 | 320 | 119 | 170 | 260 |
| AF Type | HSM | Silent Wave Motor | STM | - | STM | Digital Stepping Motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | telephoto | wide-angle | wide-angle | prime | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM 24-105mm | 54.6 | 25.9 | 21.8 | 59.3 | 97.5 | 22.6 | 91.5 | 72.1 | 83.2 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.6 | 68.4 | 69.3 | 84.1 | 67.5 | 69.9 | 84.8 | 83.1 | 92.8 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.3 | 79.8 | 33.6 | 67.7 | 83.2 |
| FotoZ KZ-03 Compare | 54.6 | 68.4 | 94.6 | 99.8 | 40.3 | 69.9 | 67.5 | 59.5 | 83.2 |
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z Compare | 86.9 | 41.2 | 87.9 | 66.9 | 64.3 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 37.9 |
| Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM YN 11mm f/1.8S WL Compare | 86.9 | 32 | 87.3 | 90.3 | 81.6 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 94.9 | 37.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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