Sigma Wide Angle 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS USA

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

Seemed like a good value. My copy would not autofocus properly. Even with the in-camera adjustments maxed out, it still back focused. Had to send it back. Also, switching from auto to manual focus with two different actions was bizarre.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

Very disappointed with this lens. I own the Sigma 85/1.4, which is extraordinary. This one arrived heavily front-focussing (I was ready for that and prepared to send the lens in to have it calibrated) but the overall image quality was so poor that I decided to return it. I took comparison shots with my Canon 17-55/2.8 at f2.8 and the zoom was better in every aspect (sharper, cleaner, less fringing, etc.). A zoom should not be better than a prime lens... I know the Canon 24/1.4LII is three times the money, but right now I feel that it would a better deal than this Sigma. So sad, because I believe Sigma is capable of doing better...

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

I am an artist and a semi-pro videographer. I use this lens on a cropped sensor Canon T3i body for video and photo work. I love the clarity and color intensity this lens provides. With the 1.6X focal length factor, the lens behaves like a 35mm. Which isn't very wide but is great for low distortion interview, and closeup shots. I have also used the lens for landscape shots and was very pleased with the results. the Macro feature was a bit disappointing, I wouldn't recommend purchasing this lens for that capability. You can get close to subjects but not close enough to be wowed by the subject.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

Lens is performing beautifully, I'm getting some shots I wouldn't have - the field of view plus the speed make this the best indoor available light solution for capturing the elusive 3 year old.

The focusing seems good to me, but I'm not a pro and don't have a lot of experience. The only downside is the 2 step manual focus move, but I can live with it.

The Macro is fun.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

Good quality of imagen and slow focus

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

I have a Canon T2i (crop sensor), so my 50mm 1.2 lens was often too far for certain shots. This is great for that, and in low light. I've only used it a few times so far but I love it. Love that it has macro capability, also. I probably haven't used it in enough lighting situations to judge, but the AF seems a tad slow and sometimes off(but good enough for a non L lens). Obviously $1000 more for the canon 24 1.4 will get you better focusing. Overall I think it is a great buy and it is now my "all-around lens" when I just want to take 1 with me.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

I use this lens with a Canon 60D, making wedding videos. It´s for now my best lens, almost don´t need to use external light, and the images seems to be very impressive.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

I used this with my Canon XSI. Very soft!!! I hope I just got a bad copy. I love the build quality and the wide angle and macro capability! I am going to try again, hopefully getting a better copy. BTW it sharpens up around 3.0/f

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

Took this lens up into the Mountains and did some amazing Timelapse on it. It handeled beautifly in the extreme cold and produced better images than I could of imagined!

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

I use this on my canon 60D but returned it because I bought the Canon 28mm 1.8 at the same time by mistake and found this lens to be bigger and heaver then the canon lens. I was a great lens and if you do macro then its a keeper but not for me.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

Quick focus! I really like this product.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

considering canon's and nikon's 24mm prices are at the $2000 range, this lens is definitely BANG FOR BUCK.Throw in the Macro capabilites as a bonus. That will not only let you take images with 1:2.7 magification the MFD will make your bokeh look better!I think this is a weird lens indeed. Dedicated macro lenses are 60mm~180mm, but this at a 24mm can promise to produce out of this world images. Couple that with focus stacking and you might make a miniature look extremely real.The only few flaws i can pick is:1) its build. it doesn't feel sturdy2) [*]loud focusing sound3) [*]77mm diameter + flower hood makes it impossible to fit into ALL my regular lens pouches.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

Good for indoor shoot as it works well in low light condition. Also for creative macros for the combintation of wide angle that it offers. It is sharp as a prime should be; may be not as good on edges but that should bother only if you are pixel peeper. My only grouse is its lumbering AF. Else a worthwhile lens for its price.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

I use this as an all around lens, and I almost always have it on my DSLR. Produces excellent images at all f-stops.
Theres a hint of CA, but not much.
The biggest hitch is probably the internal build quality and the focus. It rattles a little.
Macro is also possible with this, the focus range is VERY close.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

Yes the focus clutch is a little weird and unnecessary - but it doesn't really slow you down for the type of work this lens is aimed at. I have been plesed with the optical performance so far.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

Still a beginner, but have been using this for almost all my day to day shooting. It's quick and the auto focus isn't nearly as loud as some of the other reviewers have mentioned (or at least to my ears)

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

Horrible corner resolution on the 5D Mark II at all apertures! But otherwise sharp, well built, nice manual focus and good clarity in images.

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

Great lens for portraits, in close... landscapes!

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

I shoot a lot of macro but occasionally, I like to grab a senic shot or two along the way. This lens does it all for me. No it is not a dedicated macro per sae but still it takes great and wonderfully sharp close ups and in dim light it really performs quite well. As for auto focus, not many auto focus lenses perform well in low light situations when it comes to that and I cannot speak for this lens, since auto focus is just another usless gadget to me, being a macro shooter of course. The lens is well built, the images produced are sharp and have excellent color, there is no vignetting what so ever on a 1.6X crop factor sensor, and the lens really works well in available light situations, even late in the day. I have had this lens for quite a few months and it has never given me one ounce of trouble. I see at least one horror story in the reviews here on this lens and it indeed must be the exception as there always will be one or two, not everything is perfect. Bottom line for me, I really like this lens, it was money well spent, thanks B & H!

Comments about Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens:

I have this lens for about 8 months. It has gone to Sigma 3 times for repairs -- BAD FRONT/BACK focussing.

This time, the lady@sigma says that the repairs are not guaranteed to solve the issue unless i send in all my cameras to them. eh? i use three cameras and they need them to adjust focussing? All my other non-sigma lens are ok!

I would never buy a Sigma lens on principle and i would not recommend anyone to buy this lens at least.