Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN ContemporaryvsSony FE 24mm F2.8 G
24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary
24mm / F3.5
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FE 24mm F2.8 G
24mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 11cm
When the FE 24mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight68g lighter, so easier to carry
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 F3.5 DG DN Contemporary50.8mm long × 64mm diameter
- FE 24mm F2.8 G45mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary | Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 11cm | 24cm | −0.13m |
| Max magnification | 0.50× | 0.13× | +0.37x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 230g | 162g | +68g |
| Length | 50.8mm | 45mm | +5.8mm |
| Diameter | 64mm | 68mm | −4mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 49mm | +6mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary relative to FE 24mm F2.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary
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FE 24mm F2.8 G
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