Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E

The Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E-mount is a compact wide-angle prime lens that delivers exceptional sharpness from edge to edge, all within an elegant all-metal construction. This lens is particularly well-suited for landscape, nature, interior, and architectural photography, offering a reasonably bright f/2 maximum aperture that enhances low-light capabilities and allows for effective control over depth of field. Its fast maximum aperture also makes it an excellent option for night sky and astrophotography. The lens is designed with two SLD glass elements and one FLD glass element to effectively minimize axial chromatic aberration. Furthermore, it features two high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements, contributing to a reduction in the overall weight of the lens. For handling and focusing, this lens is equipped with a stepping motor that provides rapid and silent autofocus performance, making it suitable for both photography and videography.

• As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.
  
  
• I-series lens emphasizing a sleek and stylish physical design built to the same operational standards of Sigma's Cine lenses, including a mechanical aperture ring, knurled metal components, and various switches and tactile controls for intuitive operation.
  
  
• Wide-angle 24mm lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 36mm equivalent focal length.
  
  
• Bright f/2 maximum aperture strikes and ideal balance between speed and size and manages to maintain a compact physical profile while also offering low-light performance and depth of field control.
  
  
• Minimum focusing distance of 9.65" for unique close-up shooting capabilities.
  
  
• Integrated stepping motor realizes smooth and quiet autofocus, which is further complemented by an internal focusing design to promote greater responsiveness. Full-time manual focus control can also be selected.
  
  
• Newly designed arc-type auto/manual focus switch.
  
  
• Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
  
  
• All-metal body with high-precision metal parts and a metal hood.