Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro Lens Review and Specs

Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro Nikon F (FX) Review

Main Features

28mm Focal Range

F1.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 500g.

Diameter: 84mm

Length: 83mm

Min Focus Distance:0.2m

$262.98

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Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Overview

Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG is an Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 28mm. Providing a max aperture of f1.8 at 28mm, this lens is very fast.
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro

PROs

Built-in Autofocus

Hood supplied

Full-time Manual Focusing

Fast Aperture

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro

Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime
Price	$262.98
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)
Max_Format	35mm FF
Focal Range	28mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No Zoom
Zoom Lock	No Zoom
Zoom Ratio	1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture	F1.8
Min Aperture	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9
Optics
Optical Elements	10
Optical Groups	9
Special Elements	2 aspherical elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance	0.2m
Max Magnification	unknown
Autofocus	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	500g
Diameter	84mm
Length	83mm
Weather Sealing	Unknown
Filter Thread	77mm
Filter Notes	-
Hood Supplied	Yes
Hood Code	petal type hood
Tripod Collar	No

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	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F1.4E ED	28mm	F1.4	645gr	AF	$1,996.95
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	Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8D	24mm	F2.8	270gr	AF	$391.95
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	Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Aspherical	24mm	F1.4	580gr	MF	$479.00
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