Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens - Sigma
High resolution from wide-angle to medium telephoto makes for a supremely versatile go-to. The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Art lens is a premium lens designed for full frame cameras and will also work with APS-C sensors with an effective increase in focal length. The 24-105mm F4 is a highly versatile focal range and staple everyday lens. With the increasing resolution power of new sensors, it is designed to bring out the true potential of evolving camera technology. Sigma’s 24-105mm f4 includes proprietary Sigma technology including our Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) which ensures fast, quiet and accurate autofocusing as well as our Optical Stabilizer (OS) which compensates for camera shake. A 9 blade rounded diaphragm creates beautiful background blur, while FLD and SLD glass elements compensate for various aberrations, distortion and curvature. The use of Thermally Composite Material (TSC) reduces size and weight and as part of the new Global Vision design, it is compatible with the Sigma USB dock for further customization and the new Mount Conversion Service.
High resolution from wide-angle to medium telephoto makes for a supremely versatile go-to. The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Art lens is a premium lens designed for full frame cameras and will also work with APS-C sensors with an effective increase in focal length. The 24-105mm F4 is a highly versatile focal range and staple everyday lens. With the increasing resolution power of new sensors, it is designed to bring out the true potential of evolving camera technology. Sigma’s 24-105mm f4 includes proprietary Sigma technology including our Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) which ensures fast, quiet and accurate autofocusing as well as our Optical Stabilizer (OS) which compensates for camera shake. A 9 blade rounded diaphragm creates beautiful background blur, while FLD and SLD glass elements compensate for various aberrations, distortion and curvature. The use of Thermally Composite Material (TSC) reduces size and weight and as part of the new Global Vision design, it is compatible with the Sigma USB dock for further customization and the new Mount Conversion Service.
High resolution from wide-angle to medium telephoto makes for a supremely versatile go-to. The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Art lens is a premium lens designed for full frame cameras and will also work with APS-C sensors with an effective increase in focal length. The 24-105mm F4 is a highly versatile focal range and staple everyday lens. With the increasing resolution power of new sensors, it is designed to bring out the true potential of evolving camera technology. Sigma’s 24-105mm f4 includes proprietary Sigma technology including our Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) which ensures fast, quiet and accurate autofocusing as well as our Optical Stabilizer (OS) which compensates for camera shake. A 9 blade rounded diaphragm creates beautiful background blur, while FLD and SLD glass elements compensate for various aberrations, distortion and curvature. The use of Thermally Composite Material (TSC) reduces size and weight and as part of the new Global Vision design, it is compatible with the Sigma USB dock for further customization and the new Mount Conversion Service.
High resolution from wide-angle to medium telephoto makes for a supremely versatile go-to. The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Art lens is a premium lens designed for full frame cameras and will also work with APS-C sensors with an effective increase in focal length. The 24-105mm F4 is a highly versatile focal range and staple everyday lens. With the increasing resolution power of new sensors, it is designed to bring out the true potential of evolving camera technology. Sigma’s 24-105mm f4 includes proprietary Sigma technology including our Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) which ensures fast, quiet and accurate autofocusing as well as our Optical Stabilizer (OS) which compensates for camera shake. A 9 blade rounded diaphragm creates beautiful background blur, while FLD and SLD glass elements compensate for various aberrations, distortion and curvature. The use of Thermally Composite Material (TSC) reduces size and weight and as part of the new Global Vision design, it is compatible with the Sigma USB dock for further customization and the new Mount Conversion Service.
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Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
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Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
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Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
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Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
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Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
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Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
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Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
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Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I bought this Sigma 24-105mm as a walk around lens, to keep on the camera most of the time. It excels in sharpness, and color rendition. I appreciate the lens doesn't creep and has no need of a zoom lock. The balance is also excellent and feels great holding/shooting. The zoom has a smooth & firm feel and the entire lens is of high quality. This is an excellent lens and value. I'm very happy with the images I'm capturing.
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Well, I have 3 other lenses in a similar focal range already, (including the Nikkor 16-85) but was looking for something even better. No zoom of such a wide range can be perfect, but this one gets really close. What's more, it exhibits that lovely micro-contrast 3-D pop that is difficult to get from most 8+ lens element lenses due to internal diffraction. Somehow, Sigma managed to find a solution. It's not "knock-your socks off" apparent, but it's certainly there. My only complaint is that it will have somewhat different fine focus levels between super close-up and 20-30 feet. and then, to a lesser degree at infinity. However my old 80-200 f2.8 Nikkor exhibited that to an even greater degree. Mind you this is all at maximum aperture and the issue becomes moot ... MoreWell, I have 3 other lenses in a similar focal range already, (including the Nikkor 16-85) but was looking for something even better. No zoom of such a wide range can be perfect, but this one gets really close. What's more, it exhibits that lovely micro-contrast 3-D pop that is difficult to get from most 8+ lens element lenses due to internal diffraction. Somehow, Sigma managed to find a solution. It's not "knock-your socks off" apparent, but it's certainly there. My only complaint is that it will have somewhat different fine focus levels between super close-up and 20-30 feet. and then, to a lesser degree at infinity. However my old 80-200 f2.8 Nikkor exhibited that to an even greater degree. Mind you this is all at maximum aperture and the issue becomes moot stopped down 2-3 stops. The lens is built like a tank, although the sharp corner coming off the lens barrel angling down to the lens mount tends to lose its black coating rather quickly. The feel of the zoom and focus are silky smooth, reminiscent of the fine Zeiss and Leica lenses. It is a perfect compliment to the heavier full-frame cameras and certain to please, as long as you are not looking for prime lens perfection across the entire zoom range.
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First off, this lens is beautiful and the pictures it makes is amazing. However, I purchased this lens with the MC-11 adapter to use on a Sony A7III. Upon receipt, I updated the software on the MC-11 to the latest (as of July 11) and mounted the camera to see how it performed. Sigma's statement about autofocus working properly is only partially true. Yes, all the autofocus features work on the A7III, however, they only work within what appears to be the center zone area. Anything outside the center area, the lens would hunt continuously, regardless of whether it was in photo or video mode. It didn't matter which edge either: left, right, bottom, or top. The autofocus would not lock. I was in a well light environment so it's not like I was stress testing the ... MoreFirst off, this lens is beautiful and the pictures it makes is amazing. However, I purchased this lens with the MC-11 adapter to use on a Sony A7III. Upon receipt, I updated the software on the MC-11 to the latest (as of July 11) and mounted the camera to see how it performed. Sigma's statement about autofocus working properly is only partially true. Yes, all the autofocus features work on the A7III, however, they only work within what appears to be the center zone area. Anything outside the center area, the lens would hunt continuously, regardless of whether it was in photo or video mode. It didn't matter which edge either: left, right, bottom, or top. The autofocus would not lock. I was in a well light environment so it's not like I was stress testing the lens.Also, when I used lock-on autofocus, it would lock (again, only in the center zone) focus, but as soon as the subject moved outside the center area, it would lose autofocus and lock onto something else.What a shame this is. I really wanted to like this lens, despite the added size and weight, but not being able to use approximately 2/3 of the focusing points is a deal breaker for me.If you primarily focus in the center area and recompose your shots, then the issue I had shouldn't be a big deal to you. If you plan on using any type of focus tracking, then this lens will only bum you out. Just my 2 cents.
| Focal Length | 24 to 105mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sigma SA |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
Delivery $59
Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
Delivery $59
Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
Delivery $59
Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
Delivery $59
Sigma 24-105mm f4 DG OS HSM Art (013)
Delivery $59
I bought this Sigma 24-105mm as a walk around lens, to keep on the camera most of the time. It excels in sharpness, and color rendition. I appreciate the lens doesn't creep and has no need of a zoom lock. The balance is also excellent and feels great holding/shooting. The zoom has a smooth & firm feel and the entire lens is of high quality. This is an excellent lens and value. I'm very happy with the images I'm capturing.
Well, I have 3 other lenses in a similar focal range already, (including the Nikkor 16-85) but was looking for something even better. No zoom of such a wide range can be perfect, but this one gets really close. What's more, it exhibits that lovely micro-contrast 3-D pop that is difficult to get from most 8+ lens element lenses due to internal diffraction. Somehow, Sigma managed to find a solution. It's not "knock-your socks off" apparent, but it's certainly there. My only complaint is that it will have somewhat different fine focus levels between super close-up and 20-30 feet. and then, to a lesser degree at infinity. However my old 80-200 f2.8 Nikkor exhibited that to an even greater degree. Mind you this is all at maximum aperture and the issue becomes moot ... MoreWell, I have 3 other lenses in a similar focal range already, (including the Nikkor 16-85) but was looking for something even better. No zoom of such a wide range can be perfect, but this one gets really close. What's more, it exhibits that lovely micro-contrast 3-D pop that is difficult to get from most 8+ lens element lenses due to internal diffraction. Somehow, Sigma managed to find a solution. It's not "knock-your socks off" apparent, but it's certainly there. My only complaint is that it will have somewhat different fine focus levels between super close-up and 20-30 feet. and then, to a lesser degree at infinity. However my old 80-200 f2.8 Nikkor exhibited that to an even greater degree. Mind you this is all at maximum aperture and the issue becomes moot stopped down 2-3 stops. The lens is built like a tank, although the sharp corner coming off the lens barrel angling down to the lens mount tends to lose its black coating rather quickly. The feel of the zoom and focus are silky smooth, reminiscent of the fine Zeiss and Leica lenses. It is a perfect compliment to the heavier full-frame cameras and certain to please, as long as you are not looking for prime lens perfection across the entire zoom range.
First off, this lens is beautiful and the pictures it makes is amazing. However, I purchased this lens with the MC-11 adapter to use on a Sony A7III. Upon receipt, I updated the software on the MC-11 to the latest (as of July 11) and mounted the camera to see how it performed. Sigma's statement about autofocus working properly is only partially true. Yes, all the autofocus features work on the A7III, however, they only work within what appears to be the center zone area. Anything outside the center area, the lens would hunt continuously, regardless of whether it was in photo or video mode. It didn't matter which edge either: left, right, bottom, or top. The autofocus would not lock. I was in a well light environment so it's not like I was stress testing the ... MoreFirst off, this lens is beautiful and the pictures it makes is amazing. However, I purchased this lens with the MC-11 adapter to use on a Sony A7III. Upon receipt, I updated the software on the MC-11 to the latest (as of July 11) and mounted the camera to see how it performed. Sigma's statement about autofocus working properly is only partially true. Yes, all the autofocus features work on the A7III, however, they only work within what appears to be the center zone area. Anything outside the center area, the lens would hunt continuously, regardless of whether it was in photo or video mode. It didn't matter which edge either: left, right, bottom, or top. The autofocus would not lock. I was in a well light environment so it's not like I was stress testing the lens.Also, when I used lock-on autofocus, it would lock (again, only in the center zone) focus, but as soon as the subject moved outside the center area, it would lose autofocus and lock onto something else.What a shame this is. I really wanted to like this lens, despite the added size and weight, but not being able to use approximately 2/3 of the focusing points is a deal breaker for me.If you primarily focus in the center area and recompose your shots, then the issue I had shouldn't be a big deal to you. If you plan on using any type of focus tracking, then this lens will only bum you out. Just my 2 cents.
I had been looking for a travel lens that was sharp and would not break the bank. I already had a Sigma 150-600mm and have been really satisfied with that lens. So I did my research for lenses in the 24-105mm range and Sigma seamed to preform really well and was much cheaper than other options. I got it before my trip to DC and NYC and was really happy with the versatility. Yes it is F4 and not something lower but still was able to get great shots in low light like the one I took of the Manhattan skyline. Definitely recommend this lens and definitely recommend buying from B&H, they are great at clarifying any questions you may have!
I purchased this lens with very high expectations for my brand new D750 after having viewed many positive reviews on it. The reviews were spot on with image quality and tack sharp focus. The lens and camera combination were generally excellent in this regard and met all my expectations. However, I soon realized that the image preview/playback function on the camera was not working as expected, and the image was staying on for very extended period of time (almost indefinitely) causing battery and other operational issues. he preview worked well with Nikon lenses, so the problem was just with the Sigma lens. I called Sigma support on two occasions and the problem was denied both times. I Hating to give up the excellent image quality, I tried to work with it, but ... MoreI purchased this lens with very high expectations for my brand new D750 after having viewed many positive reviews on it. The reviews were spot on with image quality and tack sharp focus. The lens and camera combination were generally excellent in this regard and met all my expectations. However, I soon realized that the image preview/playback function on the camera was not working as expected, and the image was staying on for very extended period of time (almost indefinitely) causing battery and other operational issues. he preview worked well with Nikon lenses, so the problem was just with the Sigma lens. I called Sigma support on two occasions and the problem was denied both times. I Hating to give up the excellent image quality, I tried to work with it, but switching between Nikon and the Sigma lens was causing too many operational issues. I also noticed that the camera seemed to be having issues locking focus on AF-C mode with the Sigma. Ultimately, since this was going to be my walk around kit, I ended up returning the Sigma to B&H and went with the Nikon 24-120. If those compatibility issues are something you can work with, then go with this lens. If not, you will not be entirely happy.
I LIK this lens. Yes, it IS heavy, but super heavy duty build quality with very nice handling and it looks amazing. Shots are crisp with reliable exposure, proper color and contrast, and minimal distortion and aberration. No wide to moderate-tele zoom lens does everything right at all focus lengths and aperture openings. Nevertheless, this comes close - performing well at all focus and aperture settings. I sue it for everything when capturing large national charity group conventions - it does it all very well - from close up individual portraits, to small and large groups, to room size events. It is especially handy when shooting fast-paced activities - such as kids riding their brand new therapeutic tri- and bicycles indoors, which requires one to move about among ... MoreI LIK this lens. Yes, it IS heavy, but super heavy duty build quality with very nice handling and it looks amazing. Shots are crisp with reliable exposure, proper color and contrast, and minimal distortion and aberration. No wide to moderate-tele zoom lens does everything right at all focus lengths and aperture openings. Nevertheless, this comes close - performing well at all focus and aperture settings. I sue it for everything when capturing large national charity group conventions - it does it all very well - from close up individual portraits, to small and large groups, to room size events. It is especially handy when shooting fast-paced activities - such as kids riding their brand new therapeutic tri- and bicycles indoors, which requires one to move about among the participants and constantly zoom and vary the focal length, zooming in to capture individual reactions, before zooming out to capture group reactions. This the one go-to lens for travel, conventions, family gatherings, and small group activities. Great travel lens - just wide enough for most travel scenes, and just enough zoom for capturing architectural details. Not the brightest lens in the bag, but one must make some compromises with a do-it-all, one-size-fits-all type of lens.While I will leave others to discuss the technicalities and engineering details - count me a happy camper. I am a semi-retired, semi-professional photographer, and this does what I need with sharp, well defined, shots with proper color and exposure. Order yours from B&H Photo because it delivers quickly and safely and it is always smooth sailing dealing with them! TT
I ran into some bad luck with 2 of the Canon’s 70-200mm AF,IS (the 1.4 and the 2.8L) lenses and after that fiasco, at some point, the shutter opened and I saw the light. I travel to a lot of questionable places and walking around with a huge, gaudy, 200 mm, white, flashy lens isn’t always the best thing to do. I shifted my focus to a smaller profile lens that would be suitable for urban exploring and one that can take the place of both the 35 and 50-mm lenses on long trips—to reduce weight and simplify packing— and still provide enough zoom. This lens met the requirements. It’s a 24-105 mm zoom lens, just under two pounds, and just shy of 5 inches long (from camera body to lens cap with a UV Hoya filter). This lens from B&H is incredible. I feel this is a very ... MoreI ran into some bad luck with 2 of the Canon’s 70-200mm AF,IS (the 1.4 and the 2.8L) lenses and after that fiasco, at some point, the shutter opened and I saw the light. I travel to a lot of questionable places and walking around with a huge, gaudy, 200 mm, white, flashy lens isn’t always the best thing to do. I shifted my focus to a smaller profile lens that would be suitable for urban exploring and one that can take the place of both the 35 and 50-mm lenses on long trips—to reduce weight and simplify packing— and still provide enough zoom. This lens met the requirements. It’s a 24-105 mm zoom lens, just under two pounds, and just shy of 5 inches long (from camera body to lens cap with a UV Hoya filter). This lens from B&H is incredible. I feel this is a very well-built lens, and this is what I should have initially purchased when I bought the 6D2 body. The photos are awesome (crisp and vibrant) and, the lens is $400 less than the equivalent lens made by the brand of my camera body! Although I also purchased the USB dock, no firmware updates were available and I have not needed to adjust any settings yet. Like the other reviews, AF is quick, the zoom feels firm and responsive, and is great for travel. Shooting mostly in manual mode, I am extremely happy with this lens and with the service I get from B&H. I like to shop at a variety of businesses but in the end, it’s just not worth it. B&H takes care of its customers in a professional manner and on a personal level. I feel my bad luck has finally passed. I am planning on getting the 100-400mm Di VC or the contemporary GD OS in a few months and I’ll have two nice lenses around the same cost as a 70-200 L zoom. If I had to come up with any downsides to this lens it’s because the USB lens dock is sold separately and the USB dock has aproprietary USB cable—not a standard USB-C. There are not too many lenses in this zoom range given the quality and price, it’s a true winner!
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM | A For Canon EF Lens Review: After heavy use Im comfortable saying this lens lives up to my expectations. Being part of the highly regarded Sigma Art series, I purchased with confidence that this lens would be of a very high quality at any focal length. With a constant F/4 aperture through every focal length, the 24-105 is sure to be your new work-horse lens ready to go anywhere with you. Its a heavy lens, weighing in at slightly less than 2 lbs; its a very sturdy lens that feels solid in the hand. Being a wedding photographer, I needed a do everything kind of lens and this lens is certainly that, but I was concerned about the weight. After the first few weddings, I was relieved to find that it had not been too taxing for me to carry. ... MoreSigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM | A For Canon EF Lens Review: After heavy use Im comfortable saying this lens lives up to my expectations. Being part of the highly regarded Sigma Art series, I purchased with confidence that this lens would be of a very high quality at any focal length. With a constant F/4 aperture through every focal length, the 24-105 is sure to be your new work-horse lens ready to go anywhere with you. Its a heavy lens, weighing in at slightly less than 2 lbs; its a very sturdy lens that feels solid in the hand. Being a wedding photographer, I needed a do everything kind of lens and this lens is certainly that, but I was concerned about the weight. After the first few weddings, I was relieved to find that it had not been too taxing for me to carry. It didnt weigh to hard on my shoulder when shooting with my other camera, or walking around, and it was not nearly as tiring to hold up and shoot as I thought. It fits beautifully into the hand and is very easy to support. The ergonomic design is not only pleasing to look at but extremely functional. The zoom ring is a great size and interestingly located in front of the focus ring, which took a little getting used to, but Ive grown to like it more in fact. Given that this is my run-and-gun lens, I found that I primarily rely on the autofocus while I concern myself only on my framing and composition. For this reason, having the zoom ring slightly oversized and much more accessible than the focus ring ended up being quite nice for me. And as for the autofocus, the Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) delivered beautiful results. The HSM is touted as making minimal noise, but I would argue it makes no noise (certainly no notable noise). I have even shot a fair amount of video with this and with an on-shoe shotgun mic, I found no problems with this autofocus, or with the Optical Stabilization (OS) for that matter. The OS is fantastic and its so quiet, I began to question whether it was even switched on, until I tested the OS shooting handheld video. The stabilization is certainly up to par and a great addition to an always-on, run-and-gun lens. The f/4 can be a little dark in indoor photo settings so the OS helps to account for that mild handshake in a big way. The Macro capability on this lens is also worth noting, I was very impressed. It is certainly not a macro lens, but I've compared results from the highly regarded Canon 100mm 2.8L IS Macro and results are impressive with the Sigma 24-105 for a zoom lens at least. You don't necessarily need to bring your Macro lens anymore and you'll still be able to get those details that you want. The lens comes with a lens hood, which attaches very sturdily to the lens. The lens also comes with a padded zipper pouch with a belt loop attachment, which I have found very useful during weddings so I can carry a second lens if Id rather not carry two full cameras. Comparing this lens to the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, it is certainly heavier, but weve covered that so lets talk image quality. Wide open zoomed all the way out, I will go with the Sigma every time. Stopped down, they are certainly comparable at f/8 but even at 5.6 I would pick the Sigma (but not by much). Zoomed all the way in to 105, wide open at f/4, I have to go with the Canon, but again, not by much and as you stop them down, the sigma quickly catches up in sharpness even by 5.6, certainly by f/8. In the middle range between 35-70mm, if there is a difference in sharpness it is so minimal that even reviewing on a computer zoomed in to 100% on a large 27 monitor, the quality looks comparable. Going back to focus speed, I found the HSM motor on the Sigma to be just as fast as the USM in the canon, but possibly quieter than the Canon. As for OS, there is no comparison; the Sigma is near silent, while the Canon is good, but loud. As for macro focus capability, I would choose the Sigma as the winner every time. It focuses closer and so long as you stop down to f/5.6 or more (which I always do on macro detail shots), you'll have no issues with sharpness. This lens is rugged, sturdy, beautiful to look at and produces fantastic results. I would recommend this lens to any photographer of any ability, and I will be bringing this lens nearly everywhere I go.
I've been a working photographer for over 30 years, and never owned a Sigma lens before. For years I shot weddings/events/meetings with Mamiya/Pentax (medium format), and gradually moved to Canon/Nikon in the digital years. During that timeframe, I only purchased and used OEM lenses.Most recently, I've been shooting with the Nikon 17-35mm F/2.8 and the Nikon 80-200mm F/2.8 (which are both great lenses!), but there was a rather large gap in between the two. I also own and use the Nikon 60mm F/2.8 Macro occasionally, but I was really looking for an all-around general zoom to fill that gap. The Nikon 24-70mm F/2.8 lenses are highly rated, but cost a small fortune and are limited in terms of their overall zoom range. Nikon also has their 24-120mm F/4.0 lens (which ... MoreI've been a working photographer for over 30 years, and never owned a Sigma lens before. For years I shot weddings/events/meetings with Mamiya/Pentax (medium format), and gradually moved to Canon/Nikon in the digital years. During that timeframe, I only purchased and used OEM lenses.Most recently, I've been shooting with the Nikon 17-35mm F/2.8 and the Nikon 80-200mm F/2.8 (which are both great lenses!), but there was a rather large gap in between the two. I also own and use the Nikon 60mm F/2.8 Macro occasionally, but I was really looking for an all-around general zoom to fill that gap. The Nikon 24-70mm F/2.8 lenses are highly rated, but cost a small fortune and are limited in terms of their overall zoom range. Nikon also has their 24-120mm F/4.0 lens (which is what I was considering at first), but the reviews have been all over the place! I simply could not justify paying more money, for a lens that wasn't getting decent reviews!The bottom-line is, I'm extremely happy with this lens so far. I've used it on a few jobs since purchasing, and the sharpness appears to be as good as, or better than what I'm used to seeing with my "go to" Nikon lenses. The fit and finish of this lens is definitely on par as well, and the zoom collar has a wonderfully smooth feel to it. The focusing collar is a little smaller than I'd like...but to be honest...one of the reasons that I moved over to Nikon in recent years, is that I'm extremely happy with their autofocus systems. I rarely use manual focus these days, and I rely on their autofocus systems to get the job done (which it does!). One small annoyance, is that the zoom ring works in the opposite direction of Nikon lenses, but I've gotten used to it, and it honestly has't impacted my workflow to any large degree. The autofocusing system is extremely quiet, and seems to be as accurate as the OEM Nikon lenses that I own. It also has Optical Stabilization built-in, which is another huge plus!So...I think this lens is a bargain when compared with the Canon and Nikon equivalents. I am extremely happy with it thus far, and would definitely recommend it to anyone who needs a great, general purpose zoom for all types of photography. So far, so good!
I bought the Sigma 24-105 rather reluctantly, having had issues with Sigma lenses in the past. I had already tried two Canon EF 24-105 f/4 L II lenses (which were so bad I returned them) and was looking for something reliable to replace my original 24-105 f/4 L. Short of buying another Canon MkI, my only option was the Sigma.I have been very impressed! The image quality between 24mm and 70mm is incredible, although it does get noticeably softer towards 105mm. It's certainly a lot better at 70mm and below than the original Canon version, and slightly better than the Canon MkII (early copies of which seem to have serious AF issues). At 105mm there really isn't much between the three; the Canons may just have the edge but you'd be hard-pressed to notice. CA is also ... MoreI bought the Sigma 24-105 rather reluctantly, having had issues with Sigma lenses in the past. I had already tried two Canon EF 24-105 f/4 L II lenses (which were so bad I returned them) and was looking for something reliable to replace my original 24-105 f/4 L. Short of buying another Canon MkI, my only option was the Sigma.I have been very impressed! The image quality between 24mm and 70mm is incredible, although it does get noticeably softer towards 105mm. It's certainly a lot better at 70mm and below than the original Canon version, and slightly better than the Canon MkII (early copies of which seem to have serious AF issues). At 105mm there really isn't much between the three; the Canons may just have the edge but you'd be hard-pressed to notice. CA is also better controlled by the Sigma, with Canon's MkII surprisingly being by far the worst offender.Where the Canons do win is in the stabilisation department - the Sigma just seems too jerky to be consistently effective, though that's not to say it's useless. Also, despite the Sigma's superior build quality, the double inner barrels do seem to have a bit of shift in them as you turn the zoom ring from its extremities.Sigma's new 'World Vision' lenses haven't proved themselves just yet, but early indications are that the company is getting serious about providing viable alternatives to the Canon/Nikon stuff. The EX lenses for me were never really Canon L equivalents, and that was reflected in the price; the new pro line, however, is definitely capable of matching (and even bettering) the best Canon and Nikon can offer... albeit at a cost now not too dissimilar.
| Focal Length | 24 to 105mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sigma SA |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
