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New Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for $849
New Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for $849

Sigma Announces the 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Full-frame Lens.

Update: The price for the lens is $849 and it's now available for pre-order at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Main specifications:
  1. Full-Frame Format
  2. FLD and Special Low Dispersion Elements
  3. Two Aspherical Glass Elements
  4. Super Multi-Layer Coating
  5. Hyper Sonic AF Motor
  6. Full-Time Manual Focus Override
  7. Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  8. Thermally Stable Composite Material
  9. Compatible with Sigma USB Dock


Sigma Corporation of America Introduces New 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens at CP+ Imaging Show
Latest Global Vision Art lens offers highest-quality optical performance in its class


YOKOHAMA, Japan — February 10, 2015 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, today announced the new Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens, the ninth Global Vision lens to join the company’s iconic Art line-up. The announcement comes at the start of the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2015, which begins on Feb. 12 in Yokohama, Japan.

The much anticipated 24mm F1.4 Art wide angle lens is designed for full-frame DSLRs, and when used on digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, it effectively becomes a 38mm. The lens is ideal for capturing a variety of photography subjects, including cityscapes, mountain ranges, astrophotography and weddings and is great for videography work as well. The 24mm also excels at indoor photography in low illumination thanks to the combination of exceptional focal plane sharpness, and gorgeous bokeh rendered by nine rounded aperture blades. The lens achieves a maximum magnification of 1:5.3 with a minimum focusing distance of 9.8 inches. The 24mm incorporates both “F” Low Dispersion (FLD) glass and Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass in a design of 15 elements in 11 groups to minimize chromatic aberration of magnification especially in the edge of the image field. Moreover, the optimized power layout includes aspherical elements that are positioned in the rear of the lens for improved wide open performance. This helps to ensure minimal distortion through the correction of axial chromatic aberration and sagittal coma flare. The new lens element design also delivers excellent peripheral brightness.

“The Sigma Art lenses are recognized by photographers for world-class performance, and the new 24mm F1.4 DG HSM will be a significant contribution to our selection of fast aperture prime lenses which is quickly becoming a strong force in the industry” said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “Sigma is redefining the expectations of fast-aperture full-frame prime lens performance, especially wide-open, and the results the 24mm F1.4 will deliver will be up to the exacting standards set by the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM and 50mm F1.4 DG HSM .”

Other updates to this lens include a new full-time manual focusing mechanism that switches to manual focusing, simply by rotating the focus ring, even when AF is being used, first introduced on the 50mm Art. This allows the photographer to make focus adjustments quickly and easily. As with all new lenses under the Global Vision categories, every 24mm will be tested using Sigma’s own MTF measuring system, “A1,” in the company’s factory in Japan.

Other lenses in the Art line include 35mm F1.4 DG HSM, 30mm F1.4 DC HSM, 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM, 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM, 50mm F1.4 DG HSM, 19mm F2.8 DN, 30mm F2.8 DN and 60mm F2.8 DN.

The 24mm F1.4 is compatible with Sigma’s USB dock, allowing photographers to update the lens’ firmware and change focus parameters as well as manual focus over-ride using Sigma’s Optimization Pro software. It is also compatible with Sigma’s Mount Conversion Service. The lens will be available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts, and timing, pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.

For information about Sigma, go to www.sigmaphoto.com or follow the company on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.



Feb 11, 2015 at 12:05 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · New Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for $849


This is the one I've been waiting for. Love the 35 Art but sometimes need a wider lens for certain portraits or events. If this is as good they can have my money today.


Feb 10, 2015 at 12:36 AM
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I am so excited about this! It looks a tad smaller than the 35 1.4... I hope it's priced as the 35 1.4


Feb 10, 2015 at 12:47 AM
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Will it be better than the Nikkor?

EBH



Feb 10, 2015 at 12:57 AM
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EB-1 wrote:
Will it be better than the Nikkor?

EBH


Well all of the ARTs have been, so I would say yes... Although 'better' is sometimes subjective



Feb 10, 2015 at 12:59 AM
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http://photorumors.com/2015/02/10/sigma-24mm-f1-4-dg-hsm-art-lens-announced/


Feb 10, 2015 at 01:00 AM
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EB-1 wrote:
Will it be better than the Nikkor?

EBH


Will it be cheaper than the Nikkor?



Feb 10, 2015 at 01:05 AM
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I'm in! I have, and love, the 35 / 1.4A and 50 / 1.4A, and have been anxiously awaiting this lens. So, what's a good price to sell my 24 / 1.4L original at? I only see the II version in the for sale forum, and it generally goes for around $1100, although I expect those prices to fall rather rapidly now.


Feb 10, 2015 at 01:21 AM
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perfect. About time.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1120085-REG/sigma_24mm_f_1_4_dg_hsm.html



Feb 10, 2015 at 01:22 AM
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Nice! Now all we need is an updated 85 and in a perfect world 135 and there'll be no need for OEM primes haha.


Feb 10, 2015 at 01:24 AM
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tdlavigne wrote:
Nice! Now all we need is an updated 85 and in a perfect world 135...


The 85 / 1.4A is supposed to be next, but the rumored 135 / 1.8A OS seems to be more rumor than a real possibility anytime soon, if ever.

...and there'll be no need for OEM primes haha.

Canon's been doing an outstanding job with their updated IS primes and zooms. The 24 / 2.8 IS, 28 / 2.8 IS, 35 / 2 IS are all excellent lenses, and likely better choices for many more than the Sigma Art primes. If Canon puts out a 50 / 1.8 IS (or, better yet, a 50 / 1.4 IS), 85 / 1.8 IS, 100 / 2 IS, and 135 / 2.8 IS, this will go a long way to complete a stellar stabilized consumer prime lineup.




Feb 10, 2015 at 01:44 AM
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ohhh man this is exciting. i finally just got a sigma art 35mm. maybe i'll get a matching 24mm!

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Feb 10, 2015 at 01:52 AM
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I have the Nikon 24/1.4, and LOVE it.... but this could be interesting if Sigma can keep their work up and seriously compete with CaNikon in Quality AND be about half the price.

I love my Sigma 35mm ART.



Feb 10, 2015 at 01:59 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · New Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for $849


I like this lens. It looks like a nice glass but I've run into issues with 24mm lenses. Once you add filter or two (polarizers and ND) you will loose a few mm. In order to get 24mm with filters I think I will go for an excellent Nikon 20mm f/1.8. I can live with f/1.8 (I'm mostly shooting at f/8 to f/16 anyway) but 20mm with a filter or two (Singh-Ray duos etc.) will still get me 24mm or close. But, I will check it out and see what reviews say. Sigma really is getting close to or even better than some of Nikon or Canon lenses in the same range.


Feb 10, 2015 at 02:24 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · New Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for $849


Just when I bought the L... But I won't sell it for the Sigma now; would rather settle for what I have. I suppose that means the end for the old f/1.8 trio; I wonder if they're going to update the 20/1.8 and the 28/1.8? For me it makes sense: the 24 would become "da fast", the 20 "da wide", the 28 would remain "da affordable" (the latter two would be still f/1.8).


Feb 10, 2015 at 03:02 AM
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In my list!!

Now Sigma, please release a 135 f2 OS Art for the right price and my wallet is yours.



Feb 10, 2015 at 04:54 AM
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I'm passing on this. Got the 50.....nice lens but not razor sharp wide open like the other apertures. It doesn't like single point surround when using it on the newer Canon bodies. The dock didn't help fix the wide open problem. It will be interesting to see the test results and reaction.


Feb 10, 2015 at 06:43 AM
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hijazist wrote:
I am so excited about this! It looks a tad smaller than the 35 1.4... I hope it's priced as the 35 1.4


It looks fatter than the 35 to me...similar to the Nikon 24.

Very excited about this one...



Feb 10, 2015 at 07:22 AM
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Very interesting. I hope this one is a gem also.....


Feb 10, 2015 at 07:38 AM
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Wanted a new 85 or 135


Feb 10, 2015 at 08:00 AM
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