Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art vs Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Detailed Comparison

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art vs Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM

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Reasons to choose Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art over Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM

Reasons to choose Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM over Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM vs Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM	Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Wideangle Zoom	Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount	Sigma SA	Sigma SA
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	14-24mm	12-24mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.7X	2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F4.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture	F22	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	5
Optics
Optical Elements	17	17
Optical Groups	11	13
Special Elements	1 aspherical + 3 SLD + 3 FLD elements	4 FLD glass elements 1 SLD glass element 3 glass mold aspherical elements 1 hybrid aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.24m	0.28m
Max Magnification	0.18X	0.16X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1150g	670g
Diameter	96mm	87mm
Length	135mm	120mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Notes	-	Filters cannot be attached to this lens
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Built-in
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	Petal hood can be replaced with rounded hood via	-
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