
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM
- Focal length
- 12–24 mm
- Aperture
- f/4.5–5.6
- Weight
- 600 g
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm
- Length
- 103 mm
At a Glance
Covering 12-24 mm on full-frame Nikon F cameras, this zoom sits squarely in ultra-wide territory. Its aperture runs from f/4.5 to f/5.6. The lens weighs 600 g and focuses from 28 cm. The expansive field of view suits landscape, architecture and interior work.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
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Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 12 mm
- Max. focal length
- 24 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 16
- Groups
- 12
- Weight
- 600 g (1.32 lb)
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm (11.02 in)
- Length
- 103 mm (4.06 in)
- Diameter
- 87 mm (3.43 in)
Which cameras does the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM fit?
The Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 18-36 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM | Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF | Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 (IF) DX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12-24 mm | 12-24 mm | 12-24 mm | 12-24 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4 | f/4 |
| Weight | 600 g | 670 g | 465 g | 570 g |
| Filter diameter | – | – | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 28 cm | 28 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 103 mm | 120.2 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM: FAQ
Does the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM weigh?
The Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM weighs 600 g. It is 103 mm long with a diameter of 87 mm.
How close can the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 18-36 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
12-24mm · f/4.5-5.6
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF
12-24mm · f/4
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 (IF) DX
12-24mm · f/4
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II
12-24mm · f/4
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
14-24mm · f/2.8
Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX
12-28mm · f/4
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
10-24mm · f/3.5-4.5
Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
10-24mm · f/3.5-4.5
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