Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN ArtvsSony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
24mm / F1.4
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E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
24mm / F1.8
36mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* suits you better
- Weight285g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 16cm
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
- 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art97.5mm long × 75.8mm diameter
- E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*65.5mm long × 63mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 16cm | +0.09m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.25× | −0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 7blades | +4blades |
| Weight | 510g | 225g | +285g |
| Length | 97.5mm | 65.5mm | +32mm |
| Diameter | 75.8mm | 63mm | +12.8mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 49mm | +23mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2011 | +10year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art relative to E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
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