Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary

Both are Sony E mount primes for wide-angle and street — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

Which should you buy?

• the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 opens wider (f/1.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 and the Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary?
The Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 is 24mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame; the Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary is 24mm f/3.5 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 or the Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary?
The Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 — its f/1.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/3.5 of the other.

Do the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 and Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG Contemporary fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).

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