
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
- Focal length
- 12–24 mm
- Aperture
- f/4.5–5.6
- Weight
- 670 g
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm
- Length
- 120.2 mm
At a Glance
Spanning 12 to 24 mm, this ultra-wide zoom for Nikon F gives a very wide field of view on full frame. The aperture is f/4.5-5.6, the minimum focus distance 28 cm and the weight 670 g. Autofocus is built in. Typical subjects are landscapes, architecture and interiors.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
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
- 17
- Groups
- 13
- Weight
- 670 g (1.48 lb)
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm (11.02 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:6.4 (0.16×)
- Length
- 120.2 mm (4.73 in)
- Diameter
- 87 mm (3.43 in)
Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM fit?
The Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG 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 II DG HSM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM | Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical 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 | 670 g | 600 g | 465 g | 570 g |
| Filter diameter | – | – | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 28 cm | 28 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 120.2 mm | 103 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 II DG HSM: FAQ
Does the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG 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 II DG HSM weigh?
The Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM weighs 670 g. It is 120.2 mm long with a diameter of 87 mm.
How close can the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG 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 EX DG Aspherical 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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