Question 1

Is the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art compatible with Sony FE full-frame cameras?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Sony E mount version covers full-frame sensors, so it works on Sony FE bodies like the Sony Alpha 7 IV, Sony Alpha 7R V, and Sony Alpha 1 without any crop. It also mounts on APS-C Sony E bodies, where the 24mm focal length becomes roughly a 36mm equivalent.

Question 2

How does the Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG HSM Art perform for astrophotography?

Accepted Answer

The f/1.4 aperture is the key advantage here — it lets in roughly four times more light than an f/2.8 lens, which means you can use faster shutter speeds to freeze star movement or keep ISO lower to control noise. The 9-blade rounded aperture also renders point light sources smoothly. Our inspection confirms corner sharpness wide-open, which is critical for keeping stars sharp across the full frame.

Question 3

Does the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art for Sony E have image stabilisation?

Accepted Answer

No, the lens itself has no optical stabilisation. If you shoot handheld in low light, you will rely on in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) from the camera body, or use a tripod — which is standard practice for astro and landscape work anyway.

Question 4

What is the difference between the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art?

Accepted Answer

The DG HSM Art was designed around DSLR optical formulas and adapted to mirrorless mounts, making it larger and heavier. The DG DN Art is a native mirrorless design built specifically for Sony E and L-mount, which results in a more compact, lighter body. If portability matters to you, the DG DN is worth comparing directly — but optically both are well-regarded Art-series lenses.

Question 5

How does autofocus perform with the HSM motor on Sony E mount bodies?

Accepted Answer

The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) delivers fast and near-silent focusing, which works well for stills. Because this is a DSLR-era optical design with an adapter-style E-mount version, continuous AF tracking in video or fast-action shooting may not be as smooth as a native Sony G Master or DG DN lens. For landscape, astro, and travel stills it is perfectly capable.

Question 6

What filter size does the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art use?

Accepted Answer

The filter thread is 77 mm. This is a common professional filter size, so screw-in ND, polariser, and star-effect filters are widely available for it.

Question 7

Is buying a used Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art worth it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Art series is built to a high mechanical standard — brass bayonet mount, solid barrel — so used copies tend to hold up well. Buying second-hand gets you the same optics at a lower outlay. Every item on Camera-tweedehands.nl has been professionally inspected and comes with a minimum 12 months warranty. We document any wear on the filter thread or front element in our detailed inspection report.

Question 8

How close can the Sigma 24mm 1.4 Art focus?

Accepted Answer

The minimum focus distance is 0.25 m (25 cm). That is close enough to isolate foreground subjects — flowers, textures, signs — with the wide-angle perspective and some background separation from the f/1.4 aperture. It is not a macro lens, but 25 cm at 24mm does give you creative close-focus versatility.

Mount	Sony E
Focal range	Wide Angle
Prime / Zoom	Prime
Focal length (min)	24 mm
Focal length (max)	24 mm
Max. aperture	f/1.4
Stabilisation
Weight (Grams)	665
Year of release	2015
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