Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Announced July 11, 2019
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Reviewer Consensus
Exceptional
The Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art is a robust, high-resolution zoom lens that provides exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness for full-frame mirrorless systems. While its bulbous front element prevents the use of standard screw-on filters, it remains a versatile and competitively priced choice for landscape and architectural photographers.
Weighted from 29 reviewer scores
Pros
- Outstanding image sharpness and contrast across the entire frame
- Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus performance
- Durable, weather-sealed build quality
- Effective control of optical aberrations, coma, and flare
- Competitive pricing compared to native alternatives
Cons
- Bulbous front element prevents use of standard screw-on filters
- Significant weight and size
- Visible barrel distortion and vignetting at the widest focal lengths
- Lack of image stabilization
- Focus-by-wire system lacks linear gearing or hard stops
- Launch price $1,399 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 14-24mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 27.9 cm (0.14x)
- Autofocus motor Autofocus
- Weight & size 795g (1 lb 12 oz) · 85 x 131 mm (3.35 x 5.16 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 29 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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The Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 DG DN Art is a well-designed ultra-wide angle zoom lens complementing Sigma’s 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art for ultra-wide coverage.
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In the grand scheme of things, Sigma has produced a winner albeit it isn't flawless. However, to be fair - the presence of flaws is hardly surprising in this specific lens class.
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Sigma has always been quick to acknowledge gaps in the market where important lenses are missing.
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A wide aperture, ultra-wide-angle zoom lens can create stand-out imagery, and for that reason, such a lens is highly valued in most kits.
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The 14-24DN remains a reasonable size for video work as well, and it’s roughly 800g combined with about 650g for a Sony a7/a9 body is still low enough to work easily on most motorized gimbals.
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It's my favorite ultra wide-angle lens I've ever tested, and I can't recommend the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art enough.
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It would be difficult to demand anything more from a lens with such a wide angle of view and a good, fixed-focal f/2.8 aperture fastness.
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Hopefully, that wasn’t too much superfluous hyperbole for you readers. The lens is, in fact, that good.
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As with the Sony alternative, it delivers outstanding sharpness in the centre of the frame throughout the full aperture and zoom range, and also performs excellently at the edges of the frame too.
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I think this is a must-own lens for any professional Sony shooter.
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With its pro-grade, weather-sealed build quality, refined handling, fast autofocus and superb image quality, the Sigma 14-24mm DG DN Art is a top choice of super-wide-angle zoom for Sony and Panasonic mirrorless full-frame cameras.
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The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art captures wide views with loads of detail, and offers weather protection, adding appeal for landscape and outdoor photographers.
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Sigma have come in competitively with price point, image quality is awesome, and performance is outstanding.
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Because of the front filter situation and the high total cost including those filters, the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 may not be for everyone, but if you want the best optical quality you can get in a wide-zoom, this is it.
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Robust, heavy, utterly versatile and capable of absolutely spectacular images – the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM ART might not be worth its weight in gold, but it’s not far off.
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Something I've been super impressed with using this Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art is just the resolution you're able to get from it.
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[I]’ve found this lens to be great fun to shoot with. And I have no complaints performance-wise.
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So I can easily recommend this to anyone who's looking for a 14-24mm that still maintains that f/2.8 that you'll find with the G Master. Look at this first, do yourself a favor before you run out and spend three thousand dollars.
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As for pricing, the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art is not an inexpensive 3rd party lens, but for the price and if you are willing to live without filters (at least for the moment) it is a fantastic lens that sells for around $1400 (E-mount, the L-mount can be found – here).
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Thinking about picking up this lens, it's a really, really nice lens to be honest with you.
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It's a really high quality lens that you don't need to only use for these weird, super wide-angle stylized, things.
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But man, for a wide angle it's it's really really impressively sharp, and even at 24mm it still kind of maintains the same very very sharp lens.
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If you shoot landscapes and other suitable ultra wide angle subjects with any Sony E mount camera, the Sigma 14-24mm lens offers a versatile zoom range, excellent image quality and easy portability.
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It really is one of the best lenses I think you can buy if you're a landscape and astrophotographer, especially if you don't want to fork out around [...]
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I borrowed this lens from Sigma, so I only had it for a few weeks, but I didn't need any longer than that to know that it was a top quality lens that is absolutely fantastic for your mirrorless E-mount or L-mount camera body.
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All in all this lens is just very decent. It has no things to really rave about, but it’s just a good allround performer.
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[T]his is one of, if not the best wide-angle zoom that I have ever used. Simply amazing quality and the lens that makes it much easier to capture anything I point it at and get the results that I expect.
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[T]his is actually a really solid lens.
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This is a hard lens to leave at home. It delivers quality and sharpness for landscapes and the night sky, plus has a neat party trick with rear pocket for ND filters. Worthy companion to any full-frame E-mount or L-mount camera.
