§ 03 Head to head

Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN vs Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 is 17 mm shorter. Sony 24mm f/1.4 is 75 g lighter.

Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN is a 24mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a 24mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN better than the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM?

  • 17 mm shorter (75.7 mm vs 92.4 mm long)
  • Newer design (2022 vs 2018)

Why is the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM better than the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN?

  • 75 g lighter (445 g vs 520 g)
  • Focuses 1 cm closer (0.24 m vs 0.25 m)
  • Has a physical aperture ring
  • Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 72 mm)
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Which should you buy?

By use
  • landscape For landscape photography, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 75 g lighter to carry.
  • architecture For architecture, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 75 g lighter to carry.
  • street For street photography, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 75 g lighter to carry.
  • travel For travel, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 75 g lighter to carry.
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Specification

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SpecificationSigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DNSony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Focal length24mm 24mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4 f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16 f/16
Lens typePrime lens Wide-angle prime lens
FormatFull frame Full Frame
Weight520 g 445 g (15.7 oz) ◆
Dimensions95.5 x 75.7 mm 75.4 mm (diameter) x 92.4 mm (length)
Minimum focusing distance0.25 m 0.24 m (0.79 ft) ◆
Maximum magnification—0.17x
Image stabilizationNo No (relies on in-body stabilization)
Weather sealing—Yes (dust and moisture resistant)
Aperture ringNo Yes (with de-click switch)
Aperture blades11 11 (circular)
Optical construction17 elements / 14 groups 13 elements in 10 groups, including 2 XA and 3 ED elements
Filter size72 mm 67 mm ◆
Lens mountSony E, L-Mount Sony E
Released2022 2018
Price$879 list price —
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Size

Drawn to relative scale
  • A · Sigma
  • B · Sony
  • 75.7 × 95.5 mm
  • 92.4 × 75.4 mm

The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is 17 mm longer and 75 g lighter than the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN.

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Sample frames

Shot on each lens

Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN

Rush!
Rush! by grundi1
Never sell your dreams
Never sell your dreams by grundi1
Narrow
Narrow by grundi1
Licht am Ende des Tunnels
Licht am Ende des Tunnels by grundi1

Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM

Sir Daniel Wilson Quad
Sir Daniel Wilson Quad by chrisd666
Cloister
Cloister by chrisd666
Mary Jane's Soundgarden
Mary Jane's Soundgarden by mattrkeyworth
EFNU
EFNU by J.Hernetkoski
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Video reviews

4 on YouTube
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Video thumbnail for Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM review 2
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Questions

Which is lighter, the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN or the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM?
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM weighs 445 g, 75 g less than the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN (520 g).
Which focuses closer, the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN or the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM?
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM focuses down to 0.24 m, against 0.25 m for the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN.
Do the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM have image stabilization?
No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
Is the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN or the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM better for landscape photography?
For landscape photography, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 75 g lighter to carry.
Is the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG DN or the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM better for architecture?
For architecture, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the edge: it is 75 g lighter to carry.
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