Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN ArtvsSony FE 12-24mm F4 G
14mm F1.4 DG DN Art
14mm / F1.4
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FE 12-24mm F4 G
12-24mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 12-24mm F4 G suits you better
- Weight605g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-24mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art151.9mm long × 101.4mm diameter
- FE 12-24mm F4 G117.4mm long × 87mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 12mm | +2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 14mm | 24mm | −10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 28cm | +0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.08× | 0.14× | −0.06x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 7blades | +4blades |
| Weight | 1.17kg | 565g | +605g |
| Length | 151.9mm | 117.4mm | +34.5mm |
| Diameter | 101.4mm | 87mm | +14.4mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2017 | +6year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art relative to FE 12-24mm F4 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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14mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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FE 12-24mm F4 G
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