Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM vs Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM and Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro .

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Product
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Name Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Release Year 2003 2000
Release Date
MSRP 1150 USD 570 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 18 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 12 mm
F5,6 at 24 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Focal Length 12-24 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 87 mm 83 mm
Length 102 mm 82 mm
Weight 600 gr 485 gr
Other
Sigma EX 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 77 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH825-03 432/440
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A