Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN 'Art' lens review with samples (Full-frame & APS-C)

[@Kii3RON]

❤ best lens reviewer on KZbin. #facts

[@TheRedSatan10]

This isn't abt the lens..this abt your pure talent in photography. I love all your landscape photos in this video

[@alexmosqueira]

Wow... now I want this over the tamron 17-28mm

[@foxhouse_tips]

the same thoughts

[@zispop]

The Tamron is way more travel friendly as it's almost half the weight, you can use front filters but is softer in the corners. The Sigma's IQ is perfection though

[@fwfeo]

It's way heavier, but the image quality is off the charts! You can scan artworks with this!

[@firpofutbol]

This lens is incredible. Throughout its zoom range, it is sharper than the 16-35 GM and 15-35 RF lenses that cost twice as much! Insane.

[@NetvoTV]

16-35gm mark 1 or mark 2 you refer to? I assume you refer to mark 1?

[@edw777]

@@NetvoTV I'm pretty sure its sharper than both

[@tomsquires2926]

Welcome back, Chris! Great to see you doing reviews after a few weeks off. I just bought the Tamron 17-28, but I might have to send it back! Wow! That's bananas!

[@dominic-ryan]

The edge to edge sharpness and contrast wide open and the wide end of this lens look incredible. Thanks for the review, this lens is now my No.1 for wide angle zoom for astro. Can't wait for you to do a review of the Tamron 17-28mm f2.8.

[@davidnaylor83]

Wow! Sigma knocking it out of the park again!

[@ej_tech]

Sigma needs to work on less tongue twister names.

[@foxhouse_tips]

... in alians with olympus ))) OM-D EM1 M2

[@Knowbody42]

They could call it Patrick.

[@frankluo230]

Compared to Laowa Zhiyun or xiaomi's products, I think this DN DG Sigma is hardly world-class in tongue twisting.

[@ARSFilms2023]

I know one camera .. it's name is BMPCC6K which stands for Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K .... Weird naming systems ://

[@schm147]

That's all cameras companies, dude.

[@MadHatter123456]

Oh Chris... Just a week ago your review of the RF 24-105 F4 L made me buy this lens. Now this video of yours made me buy this lens. Can't wait to go shooting with it. Thank you so much!!!

[@KevinZJR]

Thanks for the great review! Would love to see your review on the tamron 17-28mm, too.

[@sidehustlers336]

Geez. I just got this lens today and it is probably the sharpest lens I have now. It’s insanely clear and razor sharp

[@RickMentore]

Intrigued to know how it compares to the new Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Thanks CF, stellar work, as usual!

[@DigitalCinematography]

I love your reviews Christopher. I have relied on them for many years. Thank you.

[@godsinbox]

great timing on this review, with all the sales today. cheers

[@bhhunter3407]

purchased last week and i love it. Thanks chris for review & confiming how good this lens is thanks.

[@fwfeo]

As a Sigma 14-24/2.8 Art owner I want to confirm Christopher's findings! This lens is a beast. I fell in love with the build quality, but the image quality is better than anything I've ever owned! (Nikon 14-24/2.8 F, Nikon 14-30/4 Z, Sony 12-24/4 G, Sony 16-35/4.) It reminded of shooting with 70-200/4 L IS for the first time and realizing how sharp it was edge to edge wide open! That's the only lens that had a similar uniform sharpness wide open! It's insane!

[@kEvinCiTC]

Hey mate, i'm new to wide angle lens, i shopping for one. Is this lens have Auto-focus? I have Sony A6400.

[@Eikenhorst]

@@kEvinCiTC It is an autofocus lens, but although it works perfectly fine on an a6400 APS-C camera I would probably buy a dedicated APS-C ultra wide angle lens to have a wider field of view for much less weight and cost, like the new Sony 10-20mm f/4 PZ G

[@gerrymexx4085]

simply the most relaxing, but at the same time most content-rich lens reviews on youtube. Thank you. The only downside is that good reviews make it hard not to want this lens.

[@lonlep1831]

🙏 thanks. I like your reviews a lot 🙏

[@christopherfrost]

Thanks for your support!

[@evaross9249]

Wow, this lens is incredible. I've almost never seen a lens that sharp. Though, I do have to admit being surprised at pincushion distortion at 24mm.

[@laserjet2003]

Hi Christopher! Thank you so much for this review ! This lens makes really fun. Ultra sharp! Hope the upcoming 24-70mm f 2.4 is also great

[@aldr_visuals]

Excellent review! Thank you for your time and attention paid to this brilliant lens.

[@Mike0193Azul]

Fantasitic review as usual. Extremely helpful!

[@nielslund9359]

Thank you for the time you put into these reviews Chris!!

[@LudwickMa]

Hi Chris, will you ever do a review the canon/Nikon Hsm version of this (the Sigma Lens 14-24 F2.8 Dg Hsm Canon Art) ? Would be great to see how much of an improvement the mirrorless made. Keep up the great work

[@theonex9953]

its sharpness is out of this world!!

[@steviegbcool]

compared to sonys 16-35 f.28?

[@alvintelin]

This is my dream lens for vlogging and landscape for my r7. Enough focal length and high quality, most importantly, weather sealed.

[@Goonercry]

watching your review just so relaxing...

[@Pastronomer69]

Went to B&H and tried this, the Tamron and the Sigma 14mm f/1.8. This walks all over the Tamron, but you go and compare like for like with the 14mm prime and you can see the difference as much again. This seems a great value, great performing ultra wide, it's on my shopping list.

[@ridecycling]

This would be an interesting match up on the new Sigma FP. Thanks for your review.

[@MAGEtvPTB]

...very pleased to see your gear reviews again!!

[@Francisco_Otero]

Hi Chris, any chance you'll be reviewing the Tamron 17-28? It's what I am considering as an alternative to this one. I absolutely love your videos and you are my main reference when I buy gear.

[@christopherfrost]

That lens is definitely on the radar for a test :-) I've got some others in the office first, though

[@Francisco_Otero]

@@christopherfrost Yay! Can't wait :)

[@KevinZJR]

@Christopher Frost Photography Just can’t decide which one to buy before seeing you review on the Tamron 🤣

[@DerrickWade43]

Seeing this lens perform amazingly makes me hyped up for the sigma's upcoming 24-70 👀

[@cryhavoc38]

I bought the 24-70 for my Panasonic S1R. Its an awesome lens. Now I am strongly considering this 14-24 and will patiently wait for the Sigma 70-200 DG DN for L mount :)

[@TheRealHarrypm]

For the filter issue STC optics clip-in filters would do the job it would be nice to see a review on them.

[@twoscoops2]

Great review, thanks! I just ordered it, really needed a wide angle zoom for my sony.

[@eViperRabbit]

Chris, didn't see this review coming. I was surprised when I saw this. Thank you for another great review!

[@peteryungcp]

Many thanks for your detail testing! Would you consider to make a comparison with Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G lens in future? Many thanks!

[@santosovideo]

I would like to see that too, and the Tamron! Sigmas are known for being sharp, but their video performance is usually sub-Sony and Tamron.

[@Chris-ey7zy]

Focus breathing compensation on Sony. That 12-24 is very very sharp. I bought it on a whim but barely use it. When I do though with no flash at car show, I’m impress at how it renders

[@BeanDar]

Comprehensive and to the point. Excellent video. Feeling informed right now and frankly a little warm and fuzzy too. Subscribed

[@shawnbrynelson5333]

wow, thats an amazing performance from such a wide lens with such a bright aperture. I'll have to add it to my list.

[@vincentmanuel83]

So between this and Sigma's 40mm 1.4 ART, this lens manufacturer is releasing some insanely high performance lenses. Great review thank you.

[@ianzhao5693]

Hey Chris, how does the DG DN version compare to the DG HSM version in terms of image quality, contrast, micro contrast, distortion? By the way, distortion and chromatic aberration are what I consider important for high end video camera, and I'd prefer lower micro contrast and intentionally avoid zeiss still lenses.

[@edc641]

Great lens, and another great review. Still waiting for the Tamron 17-28 review 😉 Just can't decide if 14mm and IQ is worth the extra money over the Tamron. In terms of sharpness maybe the Tamron is still plenty enough for a large print on the wall? I'm not a fan of the annoying filter solutions (front or back) and extra weight of this lens. But it just seems so fantastic in every other aspect.

[@adrianthomas2132]

Such a fan..thanks for this review Chris and all the others

[@dominiclucero7221]

Wishing sigma would make fast zooms like 10-18, 16-55 f2.8 for the sony apsc. And priced half the FF counterparts

[@Nickporter17]

Your voice has a great character for this type of audio

[@JamesClark1991]

Damn. This lens sounds like it's next level. Wish I could afford one!

[@haydar9004]

Thank you for the review chris, great content by the Way

[@aungthiha1443]

Please review Tamron 17-28 Sony E

[@VynZography]

Bloody hell that sharpness blew me away! Totally unexpected.

[@RealRaynedance]

Really can't decide between this and the Tamron 17-28. I don't particularly _need_ wider than 17mm, but it'd be nice. But I don't know if that option is worth the $500 extra considering how little I ever think about it.

[@qtben17]

14mm is great if u like landscapes or ultra wide in general. Iphone11 included a 13mm equivalent lens for the reason that there is a growing demand for such a wide field of view.

[@RealRaynedance]

@@qtben17 I live in a big city, so less landscape, more exaggerated building sizes. I do like ultrawide, but I don't know if I like _that_ wide that much to justify the $500 to myself.

[@KevinZJR]

I'm struggling between these two, too. For me, the major drawback of the sigma is its weight...almost double of the tamron.

[@RealRaynedance]

@@KevinZJR I thought about the weight, but I don't think it'd bother me so much. I'm used to carrying four pounds (something like 2.2 kg) one-handed and a 10 pound (5-ish kg) bag all day.

[@awsjaff]

Test canon version please???

[@pyroBlastM]

Chris, was the AF test done in continuous or single?

[@Tikkurilaten]

Really enjoyed this review - and have bought the lens for use on my new a7r III; thanks!

[@carmas54]

wow I have never heard give such a raving review...thanks

[@hugorojas1452]

THANK YOU!! Would you say it's still today, in 2024, a wise and perfect choice as it was 4 years ago? THANKS! I'll need it for Canon and I hope the Canon, larger version is just as fine a lens!

[@StephanWiesner]

The Haida Filter for this lens works great (but is HUGE).

[@cosmosex3572]

They've announced a set of rear ND glass filters for it

[@iviaverick52]

really hope Sigma makes some standard and telephoto f/2.8 zoom lenses for mirrorless to go along with this wide zoom.

[@mrbaiser4133]

The 24-70 f2.8 has already been announced

[@Thumpr110]

I have this lens. It’s amazing.

[@kaisn3950]

Can confirm, it is. Got it myself

[@KevinZJR]

Does it feel heavy?

[@kaisn3950]

@@KevinZJR its 800ish grams so there you have that. However funnily enough I thought its lighter than the sigma 35mm 1.4. Turns out the 35mm is lighter. Anyway to answer your question imo it depends on your camera body. Most people frown upon the sony a73 body but I think it works with this lense

[@Thumpr110]

Kevin It’s definitely not light. But on my a7m3, I find it feels pretty balanced, despite being aware it’s noticeably heavier than the Tamron 28-75.

[@emadpro]

Hii, I'm a wedding photographer ,, sigma 14-24 or Tamron 17-28 better for my work ???

[@bryanbarajasBB]

There is the EF mount which if used on my metabones, I wonder if any improvements can occur.

[@CristoforoBonissone]

Ciao, ho rivisto oggi questo video, ma non ho capito una cosa. Sony costruisce due Zoom 16-35 F/4, uno è la versione PZ, l'altro è la versione ZA, non ho capito di quale lente Sony si parla in questo video. A meno che non esista un terzo Zoom 16-35 Sony. Ho controllato anche singolarmente i due video, sempre fatti da Frost, sia il Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 PZ G che il Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS non corrispondono visivamente al confronto fatto qui con la lente Sigma. Il minutaggio di confronto su questo video è 3:57, il minutaggio sul Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS è 3:18. Il minutaggio del Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 PZ G è 4:47. Qualcosa non mi torna. Dove sbaglio ?

[@leoren5128]

Thanks for the video. I just pulled the trigger on this one!

[@georgiyonevski3894]

When it’s coming for the R system?

[@JustinDylan]

@3:57 sold me, i own the 16-35 and i was wondering how much sharper it would be. Awesome.

[@박춘배-k3j]

Nice review, Is there sharpness difference from DSLR Mount(DG HSM)?

[@funkyboogiee]

i did just buy a Rokinon 12mm 2.0 MF for my sony a6400. that is obviously a very affordable option for someone needing a wide on crop APS-c, achieving an 18mm equivalent on crop. best options I've found for low $$.

[@spooneater9001]

1:32 I love how he says "Gapingly"

[@deemas3.711]

Hi chris,i hope you'll read this comment..what sigma lens is best for landscape photography,im waiting for your recommendations.

[@qudek77]

Do the 16 35 GM please

[@mingjiezhao227]

Hi Chris. I recently bought this lens and saw some "dust" inside the front glass. Did you see the dust in your lens? Thanks!

[@bikingmoments]

Thank you for the review! I’m looking for a ultra wide angle zoom lens, and it seems this is the best choice. How does it compare with Sony GM though?

[@lynneftw]

LOTS of KZbin comparison reviews on those 2 lenses now. Overall, Sigma is superior on most things.

[@coltoncyr2283]

I really hope Tamron and Sigma start on the Z mounts for NIkon. What a game changer!!

[@pandora807]

Yes but personally I'm alot more excited for Tamron and their 17-28mm and 70-180mm than Sigma's 14-24mm and 24-70mm.

[@pandora807]

@SwitchRich The thing is all companies are struggling! Even Sony's camera division... Propably Nikon and Canon are just doing fine with mirrorless but the entry level market is dying. Unfortunatly Tamron and Sigma have to do reverse engineering for both mounts and it will take some time to archive decent results.

[@drtod]

Christopher, I'm a hobbyist who on occasion sells an image here and there. One area I struggle with are panoramic landscapes with my Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L (you even reviewed this lens)., I'm looking at the Sigma 14-24mm f2.8, the Sigma 14mm prime and Canon EF EF 16-35mm f/2.8L. Any thoughts on which lens (on a budget) would be good for the sole purpose of landscapes? If I look at the zoom lens to 35mm I possibly would use it for landscape portraits. The camera body is Canon EOS 5D.M4, thoughts for this application?

[@RyanSotelo]

Got some of my best star photos with this lens. Ended up selling it tho and getting the Sony 20mm because it was much lighter and cheaper (and just as sharp if not slightly sharper). Still miss the sig tho, that 14mm was nice to have sometimes 😆

[@joeyinlove9630]

Vs tamron 17-28 f2.8 vs sony ef 16-35 f4??

[@deelofilms]

Would you use this lens for all landscape photos, or would you prefer a Prime lens for Milky Way photos? I've always been a "prime" guy but considering buying this lens for focal length options. Thanks!!

[@georgestancl2283]

I agree with everything that has been said in this video. Except of one thing. This Sigma is super front heavy. Even more than the 16-35 f/2.8 GM... At least by my opinion and at least on my A7 iii. Or maybe it is just the feel of it, but it also feels way more solid than the GM....Now Chris - the ultimate and the obvious comparison would be to make a video on Tamron 17-28 f/2.8 :)

[@fellowcitizen]

Are you sure you're not confusing this 795g mirrourless lens with the completely different 1150g SLR lens? camerasize.com/compact/#825.836,777.707.6,ha,t

[@tyroney2]

George Stancl At 14mm, the Sigma is much wider than the Tamron at 17mm. This is a big reason why it’s priced $500 more than the Tamron 17-28mm.

[@georgestancl2283]

@@tyroney2 yea i have never been saying anything bad about the price :) And yea 14mil is so.much.wider. And therefore - useful. The ''lil'tammy'' is a very good lens for what it is and how much it costs, but I am personally going for this Sigma too :)

[@peterrothfels3301]

If you mount a battery grip it feels a lot less front heavy. If you buy the Meike grip (appr. $100) you get a fully programmable wireless remote control on top.

[@JosephHaubert]

I own this lens. It shoots warm though. I think it's the coating Sigma puts on the glass. I usually compensate for it with a set preset in the camera

[@CybersecNuno]

Christopher, awesome video. Since Canon doesn't support third party on their RF cameras, could you do a video on the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Canon EF mount? I'm thinking about buying it for both my R7 and R6 MkII. Thank you so much!

[@treemonk1662]

New to photography, does it make for a good real estate lens? Thanks

[@dangernba]

Great review and superb images!

[@tomnicholas8264]

Great review - seems like super quality lens. Bit of a shame about the lack of filter facility though - would put off a big proportion of the target market (landscape photographers) I'd have thought?

[@fellowcitizen]

It can take rear filters, though ;)

[@sadrol-dinvakili4770]

why there is nothing about Zeiss Milvus lenses in your channel?

[@princearthurlouispagan9901]

Excellent presentation!

[@felipeshida4464]

Hello! Could you please review the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 and, if possible, compare it to this Sigma? Thanks.

[@NetvoTV]

I plan to get A7RV with Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 (crop 2X to 800mm) and pair a 14mm F1.8 as ultrawide and everyday lens which can crop to 28mm F1.8 low light F3.6 DOF for that, is it good choice? Or better go with Loawa 10-18 manual, Sony 12-24 F4, Sigma 14-24 F2.8, 16-35 F4 PZ or Tamron 17-50? Is the Power Zoom essential or any of these even the fix lens can do dolly zoom just fine? And can I set profile for each lens so the results by the golden look Tamron lenses and cooler look Sony lenses will look consistent? If want stabilisation in addition to the IBIS, there will be crop too, the 14mm better?

[@michael1lacher]

Hi Christoper, I appreciate your lens reviews very much, they are very helpful for me. Thanks a lot for your work. I am using an A7iii. In order to understand the test setup I would like to know: How are the dimensions of the test picture / test pattern, and what is the diameter of the circles on your test pattern? Could you please answer this questions to me?

[@gabrielwygasch3939]

Great Video! I really enjoy the way you compare every lense the same way. 👍🏻 If I may ask: Is there a review of the sony 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS coming soon?

[@carlosaguado2078]

Hi Christopher, really nice review. Can you use a Nisi v5 or v6 filter holder system or do you have to use the special one for super wide angle lenses? I would love this lens but having to invest in more filters is really a drawback at this moment. Regards!

[@christopherfrost]

I don't know anything about that filter system I'm afraid. Take a look on NiSi's website, maybe they have some information

[@kazoo_7654]

excellent review!

[@L.Nyquist]

Nisi have a filtersystem to this lens, Even before it was on the market

[@file1man]

$ insane $400 to $600, wow

[@robinfellows-weir3734]

Thanks for the review - just letting you know that around 1:30 the text says 12mm, not 14.

[@christopherfrost]

Yup, little mistake, there

[@robinfellows-weir3734]

@@christopherfrost It's not a problem though! Again, thank you Chris for making this content; it's much appreciated.

[@brhendan]

Hi Christopher! Thank you for another excellent review!!! I have a question regarding the autofocus... when you show the focus performance, I noticed that it didn't focus 100% correctly on the the little bunny. Can you confirm that the autofocus can sometimes miss the subject and maybe the "fine focus" should be done manually? Thank you!!

[@christopherfrost]

Most lenses, if you stress test them like that, will occassionally miss a little bit. I never found an consistent problems with this lens

[@brhendan]

@@christopherfrost Good to know! Thank you so much for your answer :)

[@edgar.avanesov]

Hi, thank you very much for a nice review! I was curious what was that castle that you show around 1 minute 38 seconds mark? I found it really impressive and would be grateful if you let me know where it is:)

[@christopherfrost]

Caernarfon Castle, Wales, UK

[@bodkinsbestphotography]

Looks like a great lens. Perhaps I'll pick one up if I ever move away from DSLRs... Though just like you, I'm surprised they didn't add filter threads to it. It's the main thing people detest about the Nikkor 14-24 f/2.8.

[@donnydefenders]

Great video. I have wanted to give this lens a try myself for a while.

[@Jeffrigerator]

Now I kinda wish I had waited and got this lens instead of the 14mm f1.8 Sigma Art.

[@bryanhiebert1941]

F1.8 is better for stellar photography

[@slipstream4572]

Please would you do a comparison between the 16mmf1.4 on APSC vs that lense at 24mmf2.8... as the 16mmf1.4 is a (ff) 24mmf2.8 equivalent?? 🙏🏻

[@timmunro3679]

Surprised no one is comparing this to the Sony 12-24. Nice review otherwise

[@matthoffman6962]

Tim Munro this lens is far superior. It’s sharper in the corners and it stops down to f2.8.

[@fwfeo]

I have both and the Sigma is way superior. Unless you mean 12-24/2.8 GM which is out of my budget and can't possibly beat Sigma, because it's a nearly perfect lens!

[@philfyphil]

Sad it doesn’t appear to be available yet for my Canon 5D mk iv

[@andrewbrown9304]

Please test the Tamron 15-30mm G2 - so that we can all compare the two, I’m very unsure of which lens to get, the Tamron or Sigma?? Thanks Chris love the videos by the way, they absolutely awesome👍🏻