Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - Nikon F

The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is a wide-angle prime lens for Nikon F mount DSLRs, offering a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and a 9-blade rounded aperture — a serious optic for astrophotography, landscape and street work at a fraction of the cost of buying new.

Key Specifications

• Focal length: 24mm (prime)
• Maximum aperture: f/1.4 — minimum f/16
• Aperture blades: 9 rounded blades for smooth bokeh
• Autofocus motor: HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) — fast and near-silent AF
• Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
• Filter thread: 77 mm
• Weight: 665 g
• Lens mount: Nikon F (compatible with full-frame FX and APS-C DX Nikon DSLRs)
• Image stabilisation: None

Who is the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art for?

This lens is built for photographers who push into low-light situations regularly. Astrophotographers value the f/1.4 aperture because it lets in a huge amount of light for Milky Way and star-trail shots without needing excessively high ISO. Landscape shooters get a classic wide 24mm angle of view that handles both sweeping scenics and tight interiors naturally. On the street, the fast aperture separates subjects from busy backgrounds even in daylight, and at 665 g it is dense but manageable in a travel bag. If you are shooting on a Nikon D750, D810, D850 or similar full-frame body and want a dedicated wide-angle prime that steps beyond the Nikon 24mm f/1.8G in maximum aperture, this Sigma Art is a logical upgrade. APS-C shooters get an equivalent field of view of roughly 36mm — a useful almost-35mm perspective on bodies like the Nikon D7500. The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art is also worth comparing against the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if you want to go even wider for night skies.

Buying a used Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Buying this lens second-hand makes strong financial sense — it is a heavy, all-metal optic that holds up well over time, and used copies are individually photographed and professionally inspected before sale. Every pre-owned lens on Camera-tweedehands.nl comes with a minimum 12 months warranty and a 14-day return window, so you are covered if anything is not right. Check the listing photos for the front element (wide-angle lenses are more prone to front-element contact than telephotos) and confirm the HSM motor focuses smoothly — it should be near-silent and fast on any Nikon F-mount DSLR body.