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Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art EF Mount Review

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art

Main Features

  • 12-24mm Focal Range
  • F4 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 1,151g / 2.53 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 101mm x 132mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.24m
  • Max Magnification: 0.2x
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Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Overview


Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetAverage
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroFair

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM is a member of Sigma's Art series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

Art Series Lenses in Canon EF Mount
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Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1645gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1150gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1170gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art
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35mm FF 1020gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art
35mm FF 1151gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f4 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.24m / 9.4 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extends while zooming
Heavy
Pricey


Lens Mount

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM is also available in Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) mounts.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM has a maximum diameter of 101mm and total length of 132mm when not extended. It weighs 1151g / 40.6 oz.




Focal Range

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 19.2 - 38.4mm.


Zoom Method

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.24m.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye USM: 0.39x - (Compare)
  • Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Canon 17-40mm f4.0L USM: 0.24x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 12mm all the way to the 24mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
12mm F4 F
24mm F4 F

Optical Formula

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 11 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • FLD + aspheric elements
  • Super Multi-Layer coating

Lens Hood

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Lens
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Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1,150 g / 2.53 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM Lens Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM
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35mm FF 1,165 g / 2.56 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM Lens Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM
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35mm FF 600 g / 1.32 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 1,100 g / 2.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM Lens Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
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APS-C / DX 520 g / 1.14 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM Lens Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM
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35mm FF 600 g / 1.32 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IF Lens Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IF
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APS-C / DX 406 g / 0.89 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM Lens Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM
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35mm FF 635 g / 1.40 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
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Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM Lens Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM
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35mm FF 1165 g / 2.56 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Lens Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF
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35mm FF 940 g / 2.07 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX Lens Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX
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35mm FF 950 g / 2.09 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 1100 g / 2.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM Lens Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM
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35mm FF 600 g / 1.32 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1150 g / 2.53 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Lens Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
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35mm FF 670 g / 1.47 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2
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35mm FF 1110 g / 2.44 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 12-24mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements FLD + aspheric elements, Super Multi-Layer coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.24m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1151g
Diameter 101mm
Length 132mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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