Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 vs Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A Detailed Comparison

Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 vs Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A

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Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 vs Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 and Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A, two Wideangle Prime lenses from Zeiss and Sigma.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 Key Specs

28mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 95mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 0g.

Diameter: 88mm

Length: 137mm

Min Focus Distance:0.3m

Max Magnification:0.18x

Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A Key Specs

24mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format:

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 665g.

Diameter: 85mm

Length: 90mm

Min Focus Distance:0.25m

Reasons to choose Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 over Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A

Focal Length - Tele	28mm vs 24mm	4mm more Tele coverage
Weight	0g vs 665g	665g lighter
Max Magnification	0.18x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A over Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4

Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Diameter	85mm vs 88mm	3mm smaller in diameter
Length	90mm vs 137mm	47mm shorter
Filter Thread	77mm vs 95mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.25m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject

Common Strengths of Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 and Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A

Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 and Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 vs Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4	Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A
Brand	Zeiss	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	28mm	24mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F1.4
Min Aperture	F16	F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	9
Optics
Optical Elements	16	15
Optical Groups	13	11
Special Elements	Aspherical + APD elements, T* coating	FLD and SLD elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.25m
Max Magnification	0.18X	unknown
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	No AF	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Unknown
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	0g	665g
Diameter	88mm	85mm
Length	137mm	90mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	95mm	77mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
	Report	Report

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