Name: 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
Brand: Sigma
SKU: 666
Rating: 3.9 (13 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.1 / 5

The matte-black finish is attractive
nicely-designed lens that delivers very good image quality
narrow apertures and extreme wide angle focal lengths

an AF/MF slider switch
wide apertures are not as important at wide angles
There is only one button or switch on this lens the AF/MF switch

Elements: 17
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 12, 24 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM - Pros & Cons

The matte-black finish is attractive
nicely-designed lens that delivers very good image quality
narrow apertures and extreme wide angle focal lengths
image quality is quite good
fast and almost noiseless focusing
Good autofocus
fast and accurate Soft
Good autofocus
fast and accurate
Excellent center sharpness
superior peripheral brightness and provides sharp and high contrast images
Excellent price/performance
high quality plastic and metal and has a beautiful matte black finish
It is very compact and made of light material
the sharpness is excellent from corner to corner

an AF/MF slider switch
wide apertures are not as important at wide angles
There is only one button or switch on this lens the AF/MF switch
especially will miss being able to use a circular polarizer filter
It is hard to put a value on a lens with no equal
flare appearance does not change significantly in appearance with focal length or aperture change
edge softening was detected at wide apertures
obvious barrel distortion at wider focal lengths
lack of built-in stabilisation is largely
the image quality is no as good
The zoom ring is a little heavy
The Sigma 12-24 is not a lens for everyone
Nikon G - Canon EF adapter
the front lens does not rotate
vignetting is generally not recognizable in most practice shots
the lens does not extend durin focussing
Only the resolution in the extreme corners remains behind on the edges and corners
no traditional lens cap fits on the lens

Sigma - Video Reviews (3)

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 DG HSM ii lens review with samples (Full-frame & APS-C)

Lens Data - Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Review

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha Sigma SA Nikon F

Aperture max	4.5-5.6
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	6

Elements	17
Groups	13
Special elements / coatings	4 FLD elements 1 SLD element 3 Glass molded aspherical elements 1 Hybrid aspherical element
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Internal

Weight	23.63 oz
Diameter	3.35 in
Length	4.73 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	12 - 24
Maximum magnification	0.16 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.28
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Sealing	yes

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Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Sigma - Editorial Reviews (3)

4.5

Based on 3 reviews

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Sigma AF 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM DG II - Review / Test Report

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Sigma AF 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM DG II - Review / Test Report

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Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Review

Imaging Resource

Published: 08.02.2011

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Review

Find out what 4 readers thought of the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM in our review.

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Lens

Photo Review

Published: 17.02.2012

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Lens

4.5

An ultra-wide zoom lens for digital SLR cameras with both 'full frame' and APS-C sized sensors.As is apparent by its name, Sigma's 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is a second-generation product that updates the popular 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG ASP HSM that was introduced in 2002. Interestingly, its RRP in Australia is just over $250 lower than the MSRP posted on Sigma Corporation's US website, which makes this lens excellent value for money for Australians.