Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary vs Sigma 17mm f/4 DG Contemporary
Both are L-Mount primes for wide-angle and travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary | Sigma 17mm f/4 DG Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 17mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary opens wider (f/3.5) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sigma 17mm f/4 DG Contemporary (17mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary (24mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG ContemporarySee price on Amazon
Sigma 17mm f/4 DG ContemporarySee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary and the Sigma 17mm f/4 DG Contemporary?
The Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary is 24mm f/3.5 prime, full-frame; the Sigma 17mm f/4 DG Contemporary is 17mm f/4 prime, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary or the Sigma 17mm f/4 DG Contemporary?
The Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary — its f/3.5 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary and Sigma 17mm f/4 DG Contemporary fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
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