SIGMA’s 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens, among the fastest modern lenses around, is on sale today at B&H for only $579. As part of B&H daily deals, this professional fast prime’s price is cut by $270 from the regular $799. If you’re in the market for this kind of lens, then this option is worth considering. Originally announced on Feb 10th, 2015 for Canon EF and Nikon F, later joined by an E-Mount version, the SIGMA 24mm F/1.4 DG HSM Art is still an impressive performer. SIGMA has recently announced a “true” mirrorless successor to this lens. Though the new lens is smaller, lighter, and has different optics, the older version is still an incredibly capable tool. It is also significantly cheaper than the newer 24mm DG DN. Today, the “old” SIGMA 24mm f/1.4 is on sale. SIGMA 24mm F/1.4 DG HSM Art (left) and SIGMA 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (right). Image credit: SIGMA The SIGMA Art series The lens is part of SIGMA’s influential Art series, part of the Japanese manufacturer’s global vision. It almost seems weird today, but back in the day, high-end fast prime lenses weren’t so easy to come by. Common practice took a softer image at the fastest aperture as a given. This kind of design usually maintains a level of compactness for most prime lenses at the cost of wide-open sharpness. When SIGMA launched its Global Vision, starting with the SIGMA 35mm F/1.4 DG HSM Art, many thought such lenses were overkill....
Published By: CineD - Monday, 4 December, 2023