Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 ART: Final Review | 4K

[@partypie1977]

best reviewer on youtube really great to have someone who really knows what he is talking about. Great presentation

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thank you!

[@morvegil]

Took my Sigma 24mm out with the 14-24mm to shoot low light venues. I think I'll keep the 24mm..because 1.4 is just so awesome. But I'll add the 14-24 to the stable.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy.

[@Xetenor]

Dustin, I finally got to take the sigma 14-24 out for a sunset shot over a cliff at the beach. Oh my did it make me a happy camper! As I took shots and zoomed into both corners I was absolutely stunned how sharp and clear the corners looked. Great contrast, colors and best of all no lens flares compared to my Nikon 14-24 I had which hated the sun. Just holding this beauty feels so satisfying in your hands. Like this big honk of well built glass that is so pleasing to look at. I got the glass from samy's camera here in california so I went back to the store to get 5 year accidental warranty for it since I plan to keep it for long time. Fun part was that they had a sigma rebate going so I got honored for that and didn't have to pay anything for the $150 5 year accidental warranty plus extra store credit. What a great time to be a landscape photographer! I wish you were also a Nikon shooter but that's stretching the wallet too much :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm not surprised by your findings. It really is an exceptionally sharp lens.

[@Xetenor]

You know what's I think my favorite thing about the lens other than optical perfection? The darn lens hood. The way it snugs in and stays tight without scratching. I mean common nikon why couldn't you make that in a $2000+ glass! When I was going through zion waters with the nikon 14-24 (I know what a stupid idea to carry that there... haha), my lens hood fell off without me knowing. Luckily someone behind me caught it. One downer is that lightroom does not have a lens profile for it yet though you can apply one in camera raw in adobe photoshop. Just a matter of time anyway till they release update.

[@lawrencelam1820]

Exactly as you assessed that it's a super sharp ultra-wide zoom. I've taken many nice architectural photos by this while working on 5DsR, A7R2 and GFX 50R.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's definitely excellent.

[@geribrn6453]

16-35mm GM please. and compare it to this one too and the Canon one. thanks so much. really love all these in depth videos

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Someday. My dance card is full at the moment.

[@Twobarpsi]

Great review! Just watched all your 12-24 4.0 Sigma videos! Love your style of reviews, and commentary.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jesseadkins8002]

Found your video to help me with my decision. This Sigma 14-24, Nikon 14-24 or Tamron 15-30 is the best of the group? I saw you didn't care much for the easy scratching on the Tamron hood. I figured you played with all three and might could help. Thanks!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If I were making that choice, I’d probably go with the Sigma so long as stabilization isn’t needed.

[@jesseadkins8002]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Thanks for the reply! I'm doing a California trip in May. I typically use a Black Rapid and will be taking photos of the usual Cali stuff people go to see... Redwoods, beaches, buildings, etc... I can see stabilization being needed unless you think shutter speed is the better thing with the Sigma? Does this look like the proper focal range for a trip like this? Thanks!

[@yairtammam]

Hi Dustin , Please correct me if I am wrong but the Sigma suffers much less from field curvature. I have it for less than a day and I thought the main issue was sharpness at the corners but i am starting to see that my plain of focus is much more constantly cuts the frame. Thanks again 👏👏👏

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Field curvature isn't bad at all with the lens. It's great optically.

[@yairtammam]

Dustin Abbott Thanks 🙏

[@drewdaviesphotography6515]

Took your advice on this one for my first full frame wide angle on the Sony A7III having been without a landscape lens for 8 months. Wow. Ok it weighs like a neutron star, but actually find that good for added weight shooting on tripod. Its none to shabby on a walkabout too either. A proper fun lens and feels right in the hands for smooth turning from portrait to landscape. Hope I can get an insert ND filter for this. The front element is huge.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's a beautiful lens.

[@TechMau]

Hi Dustin, great review as always. Please help me, between this lens and the tamron 15-30 f2.8, wich one you will recomend? I’m looking for a versatil wide angle lens that also can be used to start in the astrophotography. Thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If I were buying right now I'd go with the Sigma.

[@TechMau]

Dustin Abbott Thanks so much

[@actie-reactie]

Thanks for the question because it was also on my mind....and as always thanks for your answer and review dustin.....very informativ as allways!

[@senaritradutta]

Dustin Abbott dustin any 3 rd party filter system available for sigma ?

[@InFamousProductions]

Great review. I'm torn between this and the 12-24. I have to do interiors occasionally , and that 2 MM difference is a big deal when you need it. .

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Fair enough. If doing interiors is a priority, go with the 12-24mm. I liked this lens a bit better for my typical work.

[@planetdee3587]

​@@DustinAbbottTWI would you say this lens is better IQ wise? Especially if you are focused on landscape shots.

[@planetdee3587]

I really would like to know this lens vs the 12-24mm Sigma, which would you choose if they were the same price (currently they are within about $80 bucks of each other). I want a wide angle IQ and any distortion it other lenses element negatives take priority as both are more than wide enough.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I personally would lean towards the 14-24. I just really like it as a lens, though the 12-24 might have even less distortion.

[@AtlanticPicture]

Looks like a great lens (although some said the flaring is pretty bad..). My only issue is that I live near the beach and this can't use normal filters, which is much easier to wipe off. I wonder how the non internal focusing can deal with the *salty water* on the front element or the blowing *sand* in the air, those sand particles are extra small and almost killed a tamron already.. (got sand under the rings).. Would the Canon 16-35 be a better pick??

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Not as a lens, but the Canon might better weather-sealed.

[@pgtips4240]

Please excuse me if you have already done this but it's just a video suggesting that I think would be awesome for your channel and viewers alike. I have noticed not much worthy of watching comes up when you search for sharpest lenses except for Christopher Frost who is another excellent reviewer. I also notice probably because of the sheer lack of alternative videos like this these videos he has made have very high numbers of views. I think given your knowledge and experience with so many different lenses you would be able to review your top 10 lenses in all the different categories, ie telephoto, wide, ultra wide, zoom, prime etc. This information properly presented is like gold because we the viewers can spend days on youtube researching and really all we want to know is what is the sharpest and best value for money. So I thought I would run this by you as Christopher Frost is the only guy who has really done this well so far (to my knowledge anyway), but someone like you could quite easily match it or surpass it, I've no doubt. 🙂

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's a solid suggestion, and yes, I've personally watched a few episodes like that from Christopher, who is a great reviewer.

[@bryanbarajasBB]

Does this work with well with a mirror camera, canon eosm, with a metabones Ef to Eos-m adapter?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It would there. I haven't tested the combination personally, but it should work fine.

[@bryanbarajasBB]

@@DustinAbbottTWI sorry I meant mirror less...I have a Canon EoSm.

[@mallred4347]

Hi Dustin. Did you do any comparisons of the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L to the Sigma on the 5DMkIV? Just curious to see how the Sigma compares to Canons best wide angle zoom lens. Thank you.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I did not. I actually haven't shot with the 11-24.

[@boudewijnj.m.kegels5198]

The 11-24 is a legend. You should definitaly try it. Have a look at this great review of Jerzy Biń: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laTdhXydhp6daMU, an enjoyment too. Just the lens is too ... expensive.

[@actie-reactie]

I hope you have the opportunity to compare this lens against the new tamron 15-30 g2.....very interested especially in the corner to corner sharpness.....

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'll definitely test the G2, but I can't guarantee that showdown.

[@actie-reactie]

Dustin Abbott Looking forward to it! Thanks for the reply👍

[@dunnymonster]

Excellent review, well done Dustin 😊

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Tahnk you!

[@nuggetdaexotic]

What do you think about this lens compared to the rf 15-35mm 2.8

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I like it a bit better optically, actually. You would have to adapt it, but it is a viable option.

[@fattahovrafael]

And now i think,what i need-sigma 14-24 or canon 16-35 f4 for travel and wedding photography. What are you think?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The 16-35 is the easier choice for travel (much lighter), but I would personally prefer the Sigma for weddings due to the f/2.8 aperture. It comes down to home important weight is to you.

[@__Snowball__Effect]

Thank you very much for your review. Which one should I buy between sigma A 12-24 and Sigma A 14-24 ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That depends on your priorities. I personally like the 14-24 better, but the 12-24 is a bit better for architecture or interiors.

[@__Snowball__Effect]

Dustin Abbott Thanks for reply. I normally take cityscapes and landscapes. So should I get 14-24?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's what I would choose.

[@AelielAT]

The Tamron 45mm F1.8 also has full support for the lens profile correction... But I've noticed the Sigma 24-35 F2 Art does not.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I don't believe that's true, actually. I just went back and double checked, and enabling things like peripheral illumination correction actually causes an optical defect. It is actually supported with the Sigma, but not with the Tamron. This is the FIRST third party lens I've ever seen supported on Canon.

[@AelielAT]

That is odd. I haven't actually used the settings, but they do show up in the menu system without the symbol denoting them as non functional.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's an error, I think, and one I've seen on other lenses. Try turning on the Peripheral Illumination setting and taking a photo - you'll see what I mean!

[@IguanaFilmArts]

Hi Dustin, I got a question. I am torn between the Sigma ART 12-24mm F/4.0 and this SIgma ART 14-24mm F/2.8 . Do you find there is a big difference in distortion from upclose, and do you find the 14-24 2.8 having better colour rendition and contrast?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I do the like the 14-24 better, but I do think the 12-24 exhibits less distortion at close focus distances.

[@IguanaFilmArts]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Your fast replies are amazing. Colour rendition is very important to me as well, I find the 12-24mm based of observations online looking a bit clinical, while the 14-24mm looks more contrasty with deeper colours. Did you notice the same?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I liked images out of the 14-24 more in general.

[@b.walter6646]

Dustin, As a Sony & Canon user, I would like to ask... would I be losing much in image quality on my Sony A7rii if I purchased this lens with the Canon mount (and used a Sigma MC-11) instead of just purchasing the Sony mount instead? thanks.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I haven't found any image quality differences (so long as the MC-11 is accurately machined and sits properly), though there are typically some minor improvements to focus quality with the E-mount versions. I would say if you have both systems that owning the EF mount is the way to go.

[@林雋庭-n8b]

Nice review! Which do you think performs better, the Canon new 16-35mm f2.8 iii or this sigma 14-24 f2.8 art? Regardless of Canon’s high price, I found that the sigma one is kind of sharper and has less distortion in some tests.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I like this lens better myself. The focal length, the distortion, the sharpness, and definitely the lower vignette.

[@林雋庭-n8b]

Dustin Abbott Thanks for your opinions. I think I should test this lens some day. Your reviews always help when I have difficulty in choosing lenses, thanks!

[@andrea7693]

I saw that you tested both this and the Sigma 20 1.4 art. I'm kinda undecided between those two lenses. I will use it mostly for half-body portraits (to add more surroundings to the subject) and mostly at wide open (to have some separation) and in a photographer-Point Of View manner. Then, occasionally, some landscaping. Can you give me your thoughts about what would work best? Do you think that I may need more then 20mm for those purposes? My wider lens at the moment is a 35mm 1.4, shooting on a Nikon d800. Thank you

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

While I like this lens better in general, it seems to me that the 20mm might suit your needs better

[@andrea7693]

Thank you for the quick reply! keep up the great work, your reviews are the most complete out there!

[@the_adv_sailorprateik546]

Sir... i am looking out for a lens which is good for astrophotography as well as landscape.... i own a 5dm4 presently with sigma 70 200 2.8 and canon 24 105 f4.... Should i go for the rokinon or sigma 14 24mm... please advice

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I really like the 14-24, myself.

[@the_adv_sailorprateik546]

@@DustinAbbottTWI how would you compare the 14 24 mm with the Sigma 14mm f1.8 art hsm

[@JohKemStYl3]

I was really not expecting this to have weather sealing. Wow- really impressive.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sigma is really improving some of their shortcomings.

[@JohKemStYl3]

If the focussing would be more consistent and there would not be so much variation in quality I would consider it.

[@yairtammam]

Joh Kem I had a lot of problems with the early ART series lens , 35 and 50 mainly. I am very happy to report my current experience changed , on my D850 the 85,135 and now the 14-24 are working great. The 85 ART was the last lens I had to replace after getting a bad copy. Yet the 135 and 14-24 are perfect out of the box. I have heard information from many sources that all currently produced lens are much improve the QC/QA. 2018 ART lens is not 2015. Check out and you will be surprised. We all are trying to get better and I think sigma is doing it right now.

[@StanleyKowalski.]

does mc 11 adaptor fused to sigma lens , or 14-24 specially manufactured for E mount?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

There is an E-mount version now...and that's the way I'd go. It's smaller and lighter.

[@FRANC1300]

Hi Dustin im in a big dillema betwen Sigma 14mm f 1.8 and this Sigma 14-24 f 2.8 what do you think what is better to buy? Prime lens vs zoom lens? F1.8 vs F2.8? And the price in Europe: 14mm F1.8 cost ~1500€ vs 14-24mm F2.8 cost ~1300€ Cheers

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I personally love the 14-24 ART. I like that it has in camera corrections, that it is sharp from corner to corner, etc... I have less use for super wide apertures at this focus length and prefer the flexibility of the zoom.

[@Adraalto]

Hi Dustin, Now that the 14-24 F/2.8 ART is on sale, personally, which one would you chose between this one and the 12-24 F/4.0 ART from Sigma also ? Thanks by advance for your answer. Alexandre

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I personally would go for the 14-24 ART, as it fits my style of shooting better.

[@kelvinong1332]

Hey Dustin, based on your opinion, which lens will you choose - Laowa 12mm f2.8 Zero-D or this Sigma 14-24 f2.8?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That would really depend on your shooting priorities. If you need the wider focal length and the lower distortion at architectural shooting distances, go Laowa. If you are looking for a good landscape/event lens, the Sigma is a better choice.

[@kelvinong1332]

Dustin Abbott Thank you.

[@carlmetcalf4250]

Thanks so much for your amazing review. ive been checking out your website and watched lots of your videos. I just got my first full frame dslr a canon 5dmkii (which i plan on upgrading- to maybe a sony). I plan on getting this 14-24 as my first lens. I hope to shoot mainly shoot astro (coming from a phone s21ultra 24mm full frame equivalent). Also hoping to shoot pictures of my kids, so i think it rules out the rokonin 14mm prime. Do you think this lens would fit my needs?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Definitely. It's the lens I would buy in your situations if my priority were a wide angle zoom.

[@carlmetcalf4250]

@DustinAbbottTWI Thanks again Dustin, appreciate the reply, I've got the lens on its way! 😄. Your website/ channel and responsiveness are so helpful (especially as a newbie to photography equipment) I was pretty stuck with decision paralysis until I discovered all your info. I'll keep watching as I get more gear! Cheers!

[@Rawr7012]

This has been so helpful, thank you!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad to hear it, Amber

[@howardkahn717]

how would you compare the Sigma APS-C 10-20mm ( 15-30mm) constant f3.5 at $399.00 marked down from $649.00 against this lens ?...thank you...

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sorry Howard, I haven't used the APS lens, so can't comment. I rarely look at lenses like the 14-24 on APS because it's somewhat of a waste to put such a huge lens on an APS-C body

[@kennethwilliamsinc]

Howard Kahn I bought the 10-20 and I think it’s trash compared to the 14-24. The price reflects it. Don’t buy the 10-20 unless you can’t afford any better. Hell, I’ll sell you mine.

[@howardkahn717]

problem is Kenneth Williams i had that lens and returned it and bought the sigma.....maybe i had a bad copy,. however, you, are the only one who takes that position that i know of.....

[@kennethwilliamsinc]

Howard Kahn I’m confused, both are Sigmas. Which one did you buy and return?

[@howardkahn717]

@@kennethwilliamsinc my mistake....

[@michonn2]

Hi Dustin I have got that lens mounted on my 1DX but there is no correction data available for this lens under Lens Aberration Correction section in my camera. How should I fix it ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Ahh, maybe it isn't automatic with older bodies. On my 5D Mark IV it automatically loaded. Do you have the latest firmware for the camera installed?

[@michonn2]

Dustin Abbott yes the newest one. But my 1DX is not that old :) well camera was released about 5 or 6 years ago

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

No, it's not old in an absolute sense, but they may have initially released firmware on the most recent models.

[@DennisMoncla]

Dustin, I’ve come back to watch these videos for probably a 3rd time now lol. I ended up getting a 16-35 f4 last month for my trip to Hawaii. It’s being returned! Way too soft at f4 for me. Luckily the day before I left my Tamron pre order 28-75 f2.8 arrived and went with me as well. I ended up using it most of the time and it was usually plenty wide. However not always. I guess I could stitch shots together for some wide angle but that doesn’t work well for all shots. So my new question is if you had the Tamron 28-75 and nothing wider for travel landscapes what would you recommend for the Sony A7iii? This Sigma 14-24, the battis 18, the 16-35 gm, the lowa, the rokinon 14, or any other I haven’t thought of? I’ve eliminated the Zeiss 12-24 because of the crazy expensive filter system I’d need to get and this one looks to have the same problem. Thanks!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If you think shooting some interiors or straight lines are in your future, the Laowa 15mm f/2 is a good choice and a complimentary focal length, though it has a few shortcomings of its own. I haven't test the GM lens, but I'm sure it is awesome. I do love this 14-24, and if you think you can deal with the size, go for it!

[@DennisMoncla]

Great suggestion's thank you. I've determined I don't want to have to use add on filter systems so I've eliminated half the candidates. Thinking of the Batis 18 now as well. As always I appreciate your opinions and am glad your willing to give them!

[@DerPhiL]

Is the image quality the same as the 12-24 4.0 ART? It is the same price. I own the 16-35 4.0L IS but a 2.8f could be nice..but then I m maybe missing the IS on it.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I personally think this lens is sharper. The 12-24 has a bit less distortion.

[@DerPhiL]

Thanks for your reply Dustin! Do you mean the 14-24 to the 16-35L 4.0?

[@chase5860]

I really love this lens. Such beautiful clean optics and distortion is virtually non existent. The only really upsetting thing for me is that the NiSi S6 filter system that I use for it has the absolute WORST vignetting at the widest focal length. Totally blackened corners. I am forced to zoom down to 16mm and even 17mm to get rid of the vignetting completely. Worse still, this lens is the only ultra wide that suffers from it. Not a fault of NiSi's. Sigma for some reason thought it would be a spiffing idea to design a lens hood that protrudes out so far out beyond the front element. The other lenses by comparison don't have the same issue, if you put them side by side, they all have hoods that are even just a little bit shorter, even the 14mm HSM has one, allowing the filters to sit closer to the front element I certainly don't regret my purchase, I had bought it primarily for use in real estate and interiors where that widest 14mm makes all the difference in tight spaces and I don't use the filters indoors obviously. And 16mm-24mm are usually the most used landscape focal lengths anyway. But it is a crying shame to know that I cannot go wider if I wanted to when taking landscapes unless I looked into back mounted filter options but those would only allow me to use one at a time and it wouldn't be possible to use graduated filters. Fortunately the nice thing with landscapes is the ability to move around so I can get creative with my limitation. In your personal experience, do you prefer wide angle lenses like these or would you rather have a package like the Canon 14-35mm F4 with a bit more versatility in focal length and savings in weight but at the cost of vignetting and distortion?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I really like the Sigma 14-24, myself, but yes, filtering can be frustrating. The Canon 14-35mm frustrated me a bit as a reviewer as the optical flaws (vignette and distortion) are so extreme on a lens with such a high price tag.

[@aftermatch01]

Thanks for the excellent review as always, Dustin. I have an R6 and I've been drooling for this lens for a while now, however, one thing has been bugging me - the Sigma is designed for DSLRs. Do you think I'll have any autofocus issues when I adapt it to the RF mount?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My experience has been that lenses adapt very well to RF. I don't love having to adapt a lens, but I doubt you'll notice much after you get used to that

[@aftermatch01]

Thank you very much for your prompt response!

[@awadramy1]

Hey im just wondering @rick james did you ever get this lens? I have r5 and im curious about ur experience.

[@aftermatch01]

@@awadramy1 Nope, I ended up buying a Sigma 24-35 f2, as well as Sigma 35 f 1.4 and both have been exceptional for me.

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

Hi Dustin I have been following you since years now, thanks a lot for your review : do you think this would be a good option for my Sigma Quattro H : is the focus reliable on the whole range from 14 to 24 at 2.8 ? Thank you 🙏

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I had very good focus results. I liked this lens a lot.

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks you Dustin : the Sigma Quattro demands a lot of light and keeping the iso low between 100 and 400 max, should I get the 20mm 1.4 art lens instead ? This one is on sale in my country

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm not familiar enough with the Quattro to comment.

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

@@DustinAbbottTWI ok thanks a lot anyways

[@Avat6]

Sigma art 35mm 1.4 or Samyang 35mm 1.4 UMC ii for Sony A7 iii? Thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I haven't used the Samyang yet, though I've heard good things about it.

[@Avat6]

Dustin Abbott heard Samyang 1.4 35mm hunts for AF inlow light..otherwise good value for money.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That may be. None of us know for sure how the FE version of the Sigma will work, though I suspect it will be fine.

[@Avat6]

Dustin Abbott thanks Dustin..would Zeiss 1.4 35mm be your preference if money is not an issue? Although it's high end lens it comes with its own issues(if it's a bad copy)

[@Avat6]

Looking for a lens that can nail the focus at low light like in wedding reception

[@enginneus]

Hi Dustin, Thank you very much for this review. I can decide now for Sigma. Best Regards from Austria

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy your new lens.

[@luigiseguro4713]

Great information and I think your dog when to check his bowl... I think 11:53

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sounds about right.

[@DerPhiL]

How the Sigma perform vs the Canon 16-35 4.0f L IS? AF & sharpness From the digital picture comparison: bit.ly/2OJ5vRW It looks softer at 20-24mm?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would be surprised if that were the case, actually. I found the 14-24 amazingly sharp.

[@DerPhiL]

Yes me2 from your reviews etc :). But it is also really heavy (615g vs ~1150g) hmm

[@yairtammam]

Hi Dustin, Thanks for the accurate review! I just got my copy of the sigma and on the D850 it is better than my Tamron, just like you showed! Great review and great lens! Thanks again!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy the lens. It's pretty sweet.

[@yairtammam]

Thank you ! i want to add this lens is super relevant to Nikon D850 users, The Nikon 14-24 is not perfect for use with High MP camera , lots of field curvature and focus shift. plus we don't have a decent 16-35 f 2.8 , which canon and sony has superb options. the only option until now was the Tamron that is a good lens yet still suffers from soft edges , field curvature and CA. 🙏

[@Xetenor]

I am super happy with the Sigma 14-24 on my D810 as well. I had the Nikon 14-24 for couple years before I switched. I definitely LOVE not getting those annoying lens flares I would get with the Nikon 14-24 and getting sharper corners. Kind of reminds me of how optics/build quality got better as new glass came out, like the Nikon 24-70 2.8 to then the VR version which has sharper corner performance.

[@careyriddell7780]

Have you guys ever used the Nikon 17-35? If so how does it compare, thanks

[@yairtammam]

carey riddell I tested all options for Nikon wide zoom and the one you mentioned is working fine on 24 MP but it can’t cope with D8xx. Surprisingly the only option for a D850 is the sigma. I just came back from Tour in Normandy and the optics of the Sigma exceeded all my expectations. I had the Tamron 15-30 and tested the Nikon 14-24 both good options yet none of them has the corner to corner sharpness and clarity of the sigma.

[@Jmarkwalter]

How does one put a ND filter on this?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

A couple of options: 1) a front filter system like this: bhpho.to/2ZlJazb or 2) using gel filters in the rear filter holder.

[@appdata007]

Sir what will be ur pick up lens and why among sigma 14 1.8 vs 14_24 2.????

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I like the versatility of this lens better, myself, as my needs for f/1.8 at such a wide focal length are few.

[@stevegek]

I had no idea Steve Carell also did such excellent lens reviews. And FINALLY a comparison to the 12-24 lens! Thanks! :-)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL - I've gotten that many times.

[@sols9449]

Dustin thanks for the great review as usual. What did you shoot the video with? If you don’t mind me asking.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sony a6500 and the yet-unreleased Kamlan 28mm f/1.4 lens.

[@GRJCLyon]

Dustin, I can't help but notice your knee is on fire. haha!!!! In all seriousness you have the absolute best and most informative reviews of lenses that I've ever seen. Thank you a million times for ALL of your reviews. I cannot find a review of the Sigma 24 1.4 Art by itself for Nikon. I have a D750 and considering it used. Maybe I missed your video if you've done it but I'd love your thoughts on that particular lens like all of your other reviews. Thank you.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Unfortunately the 24mm f/1.4 ART is, I believe, the only ART lens I never reviewed.

[@GRJCLyon]

Wow and thank you for the reply. May I assume that it may be a little too late to review this since this has been out for a few years and I see so much Sony love going on? If not, is there a chance that you might review this lens? Thanks again!

[@Galabsharma]

Hey dustin, with on canon 5D3 which one would you prefer tamron 15-30 2.8 BC or sigma 14-24 2.8 w/o VC ??!!!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think the Sigma is pretty fabulous.

[@Colern]

Great review. Question though, does the weather sealing include with the mc-11?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's a valid point, and the MC-11 would be the weak link in that kind of arrangement, as it is not sealed.

[@howardkahn4330]

APPARENTLY THIS 14-24MM F2.8 WILL REPLACE MY SIGMA APS-C 10-20MM CONSTANT F3.5......THIS IS A FULL FRAME LENS MADE FOR THE "A" MOUNT, AM I CORRECT ?.......I THOUGHT I WAS FINISHED BUYING LENSES.. QUESTION----THE SIGMA APS-C 18-35MM F1.8, FITTED ON AN APS-C BODY REMAIN F1.8 OR BECOME F2.7. BECAUSE OF THE 1.5 CROP FACTOR????

[@fattahovrafael]

Thank you very much for your job!!!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome.

[@zackchoy1969]

Thanks for the great review!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome.

[@DennisMoncla]

Great review as always! Been looking for a wide angle for my new Sony A73. I was thinking of getting the Zeiss 16-35 f4 but this is looking really good to me now. My friend has the zeiss and loves it but I see mixed reviews on it being sharp vs soft plus it is a little slower for more money. My Sigma 150-600 adapts well to my Sony so I'd think this would as well. I love that the sigma adapter lets their lenses use all the focus functions. Have you used the Zeiss and have any opinion on it vs this sigma on the Sony?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I haven't used the Zeiss, but neither have I used a sharper wide angle lens.

[@DennisMoncla]

If your happy with it and the way it functions on the adapter I'm sure I will be!! Thanks!

[@morvegil]

Here is my 14-24mm 2.8 test album. pix.sfly.com/9btJfWTj In the real low light it struggles, but images are very usable. I wish I had my 24mm 1.4 Art in some areas, even if the vignetting is bad. In decent to awesome light its just as sharp like at the near of the end of this album. pix.sfly.com/M0qK8CdK So the question is? Keep the 24mm, buy the 14-24....or trade in the 24 and get the 14-24mm...or bite the bullet and have them both...

[@john.advrider3536]

That pulsing is the camera and not the lens causing it. I get than on the outside edges of the focus area with my A7R3 and Sony 24-105mm.

[@diatomsaus]

Good. Nikon now have no excuses to not update their 14-24mm which is now almost 11 years old. It was truly one of a kind and a lens that defined Nikon's UWA perfection. Give us a 13-24mm please!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It will definitely put some pressure on Nikon.

[@arnevalen5723]

Thank you for this detailed review. I will probably buy the 14-24 for my D780 and sell my Nikkor 24mm f1.4. Btw, what happened to your fireplace :D

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The fireplace is on a thermostat, and the room got too warm during the review.

[@seanmuller5145]

Great reveiw Dustin. I like to fact you make the comparison to the Rokinon 14 f2.4 sp in regards to Astrophotography. I have that lens based on your review. It is great and I love it. I do like shooting 20 and 24mm as well I have the old Rokinon and Canon version of that focal lenght that works ok but would like to get a all in 1 set up. Your prime lens comparison to this lens really temps me to save up and buy it. It seem this lens is very close to prime lens territory. Thanks again for all your reviews they have help me so much . Regards Sean From City of Kawartha Lakes

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It does deliver very close to prime performance at a number of focal lengths.

[@JeffreyOakarPhotos]

My God, it never ends...now you gotta compare this Sigma to the new Tamron 15-30 G2 lens! When do you just gotta say it can't get much better?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're exactly right. There's no end to the new releases, though that's kind of what keeps me in business :)

[@JeffreyOakarPhotos]

It sure is, but I think the fact you do such a great and thorough job is another thing that keeps you in business! :) I take it you will review the new Tamron G2 when you get your hands on it?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's already planned, as soon as Canon EF mount versions arrive here in Canada.

[@michonn2]

What about AF ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I had no issues with AF (other than the pulsing mentioned when using the MC-11 on Sony). I covered that in more detail in the text review.

[@michonn2]

Dustin Abbott Thank you Dustin I am looking for a wide lens for journalism my 24-70 is sometimes to tight to capture the whole environment. Thank you for your amazing work

[@adelina1980]

very nice review! :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thank you!

[@montrealdennis121]

Really enjoying your reviews Dustin, thank you. By the way, this or the Sigma 14 mm 1.8 Art if you needed 1 wide angle lens (for architecture and real estate room shot). thank you

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would personally go for the versatility of this lens better, myself, as my needs for f/1.8 at such a wide focal length are few.

[@Spookyblack]

Hey Dustin - thanks again for a great review! I'm currently using the Sigma 20mm 1.4, and considering moving to this lens to get the additional versatility with the zoom and wider image (when needed), but in exchange lose the speed. Previous to the 20mm, I had the Tamron 15-30 and miss that range and hearing you say that it's better than the Tamron makes me even more excited for this lens. Do you see a lot of draw back to my plan to make this move other than the speed difference? Thanks! -@davevanphotography

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It sounds like a sound arrangement to me. You'll be happy with the 14-24 ART.

[@UnboundedMedia]

This review made me miss Ottawa :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's a great city.

[@fattahovrafael]

I haven’t practice with Sigma lens. People say that after 1-2 years electronic Sigma lens will make problems. I have Canon 5d mark4 and canon 24-105 first version. I want bye full set-24/70,70-200- ONLE CANON. But for wide angle I don’t no what i need... Are you can help me with choice? Thank you very march!!!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would choose this lens myself. I don't know what the warranty situation is in your region, but here in Canada this lens has a 6 year warranty.

[@morvegil]

Sigma has good warranty...

[@tenor57]

Ken Wheeler- the angry photographer- pans sigma lenses. He says there is no longevity to these lenses and do not last- he will not even review them anymore. Any thoughts?

[@morvegil]

Who's Ken Wheeler?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I know his feelings, but I can only report on what I've experienced myself. What I have seen is increasingly better build. I've also not personally heard a lot of accounts from Sigma shooters that are having issues.

[@alexandergomes3317]

best Sigma lens ever without a doubt.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think just may be true.

[@alexandergomes3317]

Dustin Abbott absolutely so

[@liverpool6139]

Hi. Voice from the furture. The best Sigma is 105 f1.4 art😁😁😁

[@alexandergomes3317]

liverpool6139 In hindsight, absolutely

[@SenorSmeeth]

Thanks! Great info. (btw) Your knee's on fire.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL - I survived.

[@chukolna]

thank you

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome.

[@DjZdravve]

Dustin, Thank you for your in-detail reviews. You are truly unique in your presentations and I come to you when I really want the juice to be squeezed fully. I have a question: I am currently standing on a crossroad here.. I shoot a great deal of night/astro and I am getting more and more into real-estate/property/buildings. You said that for that, one should go for Sigmas F4. However, being I don't have money for two lenses and that I'd really like the faster 2,8 for night & astro - would you say that investing into this piece would be a waste if I intend to use it for real-estate? Thanks, Z

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would say if astro is a priority, go for this lens. You can still do architecture with it.

[@DjZdravve]

Dustin Abbott Thanks buddy.

[@DjZdravve]

Have you had a look at the Sigma 14mm f/1,8 yet? It looks bloody amazing for astro, but I'd love to see your in-depth review of it.

[@SikConVicTioN]

Why 2.8 tho ..?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

As compared to what, exactly?

[@SikConVicTioN]

@@DustinAbbottTWI 1.8 like the sigma dc art

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

This is a full frame zoom that goes to very wide angle. No such F1.8 zoom exists.

[@SikConVicTioN]

@@DustinAbbottTWI the Sigma DC 18-35mm f1.8 Doesn't seem like 4mm and less zoom range is that much difference Is there something about crop sensor that makes it easier to get wider apertures? Cause that DC lens is super cheap compared to other art zooms

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It is much easier to design a larger aperture APS-C lens because of the smaller sensor size.

[@maxfactor4209]

Fantastic... Super

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks!

[@AniruddhaKulkarni]

12:01 that dog :P

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL - she was actually driving me crazy during that episode as she kept walking back and forth in the area I was shooting.

[@AniruddhaKulkarni]

hehe.. nice videos. Watched over 25 videos since yesterday. thanks for such detailed reviews. I have 1 question, pls rply when you get time. I shoot weddings (indian) where i use sigma 35 and 85 combo. I am looking for a longer focal length for pre wedding and outdoor portraits. I used sigma 135 1.8 but that lens is very slow (focus hunting is an another issue) and inaccurate in focusing when compared to 70-200 2.8. I like the bokeh of 135 but i got 4/10 photos out of focused. so i am very confused between sigma 135 1.8 and nikon 70-200 2.8 (which is fast and accurate). which 1 should i buy ? budget is not an issue bcoz sigma 135 is very expensive here in india it costs nearly same as of 70-200 vr ii thanks in advance

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You will probably get your most accurate results out of the Nikon, and I think the versatility for weddings is important. A 70-200 is my go-to lens for events.

[@AniruddhaKulkarni]

Dustin Abbott thats what i was thinking. Accuracy and versatility is imp. Thanks a lot 🙏🏼

[@AniruddhaKulkarni]

Dustin Abbott I’m also buying this sigma 14-24. I was waiting for the full review. Thanks for this review

[@ExDeadman]

I do not like the new look of sigmas new lenses I like the old look well made metal look not the new clean plastic look (A) art ? Not nice at all.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Interesting. That's not my perspective, and I certainly don't think that Sigma employed more metals before the ART series.

[@TariqHasanAnjan]

1st :-) , hats off...

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

To you or me? ;)