Sigma Art 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

1. Q2 2023100/1005.0★3 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens for quick focus, sharpness, and solid build quality, noting good balance with Nikon cameras.

   • 👍Quick focus and very sharp image quality.
   • 👍Solid build quality, better than G lenses.
   • 👍Good balance with Nikon D780 and D7200.
   • 👍Delivered on time and in good condition.
2. Q3 202275/1004.5★4 reviews

   Buyers praised sharpness, versatility, and customer service, but noted the lens is heavy and better for landscapes.

   • 👍Sharpness and versatility are highly praised.
   • 👍Customer service is excellent and communicative.
   • 🤔Lens is heavy and more suited for landscapes than portraits.
   • 👍Lens stabilization and build quality are appreciated.
3. Q3 2021100/1005.0★4 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens for being lightweight, sharp, and ideal for close-up and handheld shots, with one noting it outperforms Canon L series.

   • 👍Lightweight and easy to carry for handheld use.
   • 👍Sharpness praised, especially compared to Canon L series.
   • 👍Good for close-up photography.
   • 🤔One buyer noted listing incorrectly calls it ART series, but still highly satisfied.
4. Q2 202183/1004.7★3 reviews

   Buyers praised superb image quality and versatility as a walk-around lens, but noted the lack of a weather gasket and reversed zoom ring direction.

   • 👍Superb image quality and excellent walk-around lens.
   • 🤔No rubber gasket for weather sealing; zoom ring turns opposite Nikon.
   • 👍Great for APS-C with extra reach.
   • 👍Best 24-105 lens available.
5. Q1 201973/1004.5★6 reviews

   Buyers praised sharpness, build quality, and versatility, but some reported softness and chromatic aberration at 100% and noted the lens is heavy.

   • 👍Sharp focus and excellent image quality praised by most reviewers.
   • 🤔Heavy and bulky; some found it cumbersome to carry.
   • 👎One reviewer reported soft images and obvious chromatic aberration.
   • 👍Solid build quality with autofocus and manual mode.
6. Q4 201887/1004.7★3 reviews

   Buyers praise sharpness and image quality but note the lens is heavy and requires calibration via the Sigma dock for best results.

   • 👍Excellent sharpness, contrast, and clarity after calibration.
   • 🤔Heavy and clunky, but solid build quality is appreciated.
   • 🤔Zoom ring is tight but precise; lens does not droop when carried.
   • 👎Initial disappointment and tedious setup required with the dock.
7. Q2 201896/1004.8★5 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens as excellent and great value, noting sharpness and good performance for landscape and nature photography.

   • 👍Lens is excellent, great value, and sharp for landscape and nature.
   • 👍Focus slower than native Sony lenses but acceptable for intended use.
   • 👍Adorama provided hassle-free price adjustment after purchase.
   • 👍Lens is a primary choice and never disappoints on Nikon D600.
8. Q4 201788/1004.6★5 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, build quality, and value versus Canon/Nikon. Some noted softness at extreme focal lengths.

   • 👍Sharp, clear, and crisp photos; surpasses expectations.
   • 👍Excellent build quality; solid, heavy, not cheap plastic.
   • 👍Great value; outperforms or matches Canon/Nikon at lower price.
   • 🤔Soft at 24mm and 105mm ranges; sharp in the middle.
9. Q3 201793/1004.7★7 reviews

   Buyers praise this Sigma lens as a versatile, sharp, and well-built walk-around zoom, ideal for travel and portraits on the Sony A99II.

   • 👍Excellent sharpness and image quality across the zoom range.
   • 👍Versatile focal length (24-105mm) suits landscapes, portraits, and close-ups.
   • 👍Solid build quality and reliable autofocus, though not weather-sealed.
   • 🤔No on-sensor phase detect AF on Sony A-mount; uses separate AF module instead.
10. Q2 201780/1004.4★5 reviews

    Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, build quality, and versatility, but one reported severe front-focusing issues that could not be corrected.

    • 👍Sharp image quality and consistent performance across focal lengths.
    • 👍Solid build quality and quiet, quick autofocus.
    • 👍Versatile as a walk-around or studio lens.
    • 👎Severe front-focusing issues on a Nikon D4s, not fixable with dock.
11. Q4 2016100/1005.0★3 reviews

    Buyers praised the lens for its clarity, build quality, and focus, comparing it favorably to Nikon alternatives.

    • 👍Excellent image clarity and crispness, comparable to Zeiss glass.
    • 👍Superior build quality and focus compared to Nikon 24-125 f4.0.
    • 👍Highly recommended by users who switched from other brands.
    • 👍Overall great lens, consistent with Sigma's reputation.
12. Q3 201695/1004.8★4 reviews

    Buyers praised the lens for sharp image quality, fast autofocus, and versatility in video and studio work. Some noted it is heavy but highly recommended.

    • 👍Exceptional sharpness and image quality for video and photography.
    • 👍Fast, quiet autofocus and effective image stabilization.
    • 🤔Lens is heavy but provides good balance for handheld use.
    • 👍Versatile in various lighting conditions and studio settings.
13. Q2 201463/1003.9★8 reviews

    Buyers praised sharpness, build quality, and stabilization, but some reported poor image quality compared to Canon kit lenses, even after trying multiple copies.

    • 👍Sharpness and image quality praised by many users.
    • 👍Build quality and solid feel appreciated.
    • 👍Image stabilization effective, especially in low light.
    • 👎Some users found image quality worse than Canon 28-135 kit lens.

Based on 95 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.