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Sigma 24mm f/1.4 'ART' Review

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The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 'ART' lens is an impressive option for both full-frame and APS-C cameras. It provides a wide-angle view and a wide maximum aperture of f/1.4, allowing for great low-light photography and beautiful out-of-focus backgrounds. The build quality is solid, and the image quality is sharp and punchy, especially in the middle of the images.

The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 'ART' lens is a versatile and high-quality lens suitable for both full-frame and APS-C cameras. Its wide-angle view and wide maximum aperture of f/1.4 make it an ideal choice for situations that require shooting indoors or capturing striking images with out-of-focus backgrounds.

Pros
  • Wide-angle view
  • Wide maximum aperture of f/1.4
  • Solid build quality
  • Good image quality with sharpness and punchy colors
Cons
  • Minor softness and darkening at corners
  • Slight chromatic aberration at wider apertures
  • Minor vignetting at wider apertures

The image quality is sharp and punchy, especially in the middle of the images, although there are some minor softness and darkening at the corners, which is normal for this type of lens.

The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 'ART' lens is a versatile and high-quality lens suitable for both full-frame and APS-C cameras. Its wide-angle view and wide maximum aperture of f/1.4 make it an ideal choice for situations that require shooting indoors or capturing striking images with out-of-focus backgrounds. The build quality of the lens is impressive, with a solid construction and good handling. The image quality is sharp and punchy, especially in the middle of the images, although there are some minor softness and darkening at the corners, which is normal for this type of lens. On APS-C cameras, the lens performs even better, with little to no distortion and excellent sharpness. However, there is a slight chromatic aberration at wider apertures, which is a minor drawback. The lens also shows minor vignetting at wider apertures but performs well at closer focusing distances. The quality of out-of-focus backgrounds is smooth and beautiful, making it a good choice for various photography needs, whether on full-frame or APS-C cameras.

The quality of out-of-focus backgrounds is smooth and beautiful, making it a good choice for various photography needs, whether on full-frame or APS-C cameras.

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