Sigma 12-24mm f/4 'ART' (Full-frame or APS-C) Review
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The Sigma 12-24mm f/4 'ART' lens is a solid performer with good optics. It is a bit heavy, but the image quality is impressive, especially when the aperture is topped down.
The Sigma 12-24mm f/4 'ART' lens is a solid performer with good optics. It is a bit heavy, but the image quality is impressive, especially when the aperture is topped down.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Sharp and punchy image quality
- Quick and quiet autofocus mechanism
- Lovely and smooth bokeh
Cons
- Heavy
- May require corrections on Canon cameras
- Issues with vignetting and distortion
- Slight weakness at widest angles
The autofocus mechanism is quick and quiet, providing a smooth shooting experience.
The Sigma 12-24mm f/4 'ART' lens is a solid performer with good optics. It offers a sharp and punchy image quality, especially when shooting at narrower apertures. The build quality is very solid, although it is a bit heavy. The lens's autofocus mechanism is quick and quiet, and the autofocus accuracy is fine, providing a smooth shooting experience. The image quality in terms of sharpness and aberration is quite impressive, particularly when stopped down to narrow apertures. However, it may require some corrections on Canon cameras to address issues of vignetting and distortion. The lens is capable of producing lovely and smooth bokeh, which is good to see on such an extreme wide-angle lens.
The lens is capable of producing lovely and smooth bokeh, which is good to see on such an extreme wide-angle lens.
Source
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