Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM A Review

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM A Handling and Features

Weighing around 665g, has a fair bit of weight to it, which coupled with the high quality matt finished plastics used for much of the construction, and brass lens mount, add to the overall robust feel of the lens. The lens balances well on the Canon EOS 5D MkIII used for testing but may feel a little lens heavy in combination with some of the more compact SLR bodies available today.

Autofocus is powered by a silent HSM motor, which provides quick focus speeds in a wide range of conditions. Focusing is performed internally, so the 77mm filter thread does not rotate, making this lens ideal for use with polarising and graduated filters.

Full-time manual focus adjustments are supported by turning the focus ring at any time. The focus ring is well damped and smooth to operate, which makes applying fine focus adjustments a pleasure. The close focusing distance of 25cm is fairly typical for a lens of this focal length and aperture. A petal shaped hood is supplied with the lens that fits onto the front via a bayonet fitting.

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