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

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

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