Sigma High-Speed Wide 28mm F/1.8 Aspherical ZEN

Wide-angle prime lens • Film era • Discontinued

Announced:
· October 1990
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
Original name:
· SIGMA HIGH-SPEED WIDE 28mm 1:1.8 ASPHERICAL MULTI-COATED
Class:
· Fast full-frame wide-angle prime lens

Sample photos (4)

NEX-5N @ ISO 100, 1/320 sec. ???mm F/???. Peter Heinreich, https://www.flickr.com/photos/padiej/

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NEX-5N @ ISO 100, 1/250 sec. ???mm F/???. Peter Heinreich, https://www.flickr.com/photos/padiej/

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ILCE-7 @ ISO 50, 1/400 sec. ???mm F/???. Peter Heinreich, https://www.flickr.com/photos/padiej/

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ILCE-7 @ ISO 400, 1/2500 sec. ???mm F/???. Peter Heinreich, https://www.flickr.com/photos/padiej/

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Model history (3)

■Sigma High-Speed Wide 28mm F/1.8 Aspherical ZEN	A	9 - 8	0.30m	⌀58	1990 ●
■Sigma High-Speed Wide 28mm F/1.8 Aspherical II ZEN	A	9 - 8	0.30m	⌀58	1994 ●
■Sigma 28mm F/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro	A	10 - 9	0.20m	⌀77	2000 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length:	28mm
Speed:	F/1.8
Lens construction:	9 elements in 8 groups
	1 ASPH
	Floating element system
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Canon EF [44mm]
	Minolta/Sony A [44.5mm]
	Nikon F [46.5mm]
Diagonal angle of view:	75.4° (35mm full frame)
On Canon EOS APS-C [1.59x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	44.5mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/2.9 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	51.8°
On Sony DSLR-A/SLT-A APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	42.8mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/2.8 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	53.6°
On Nikon D APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	42.8mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/2.8 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	53.6°
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	None; the aperture is controlled from the camera (Canon EF, Minolta/Sony A)
Aperture control:	Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting) (Nikon F)
Number of blades:	7 (seven)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.30m
Magnification ratio:	1:7.2
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (M)
Autofocus motor:	Micromotor (Canon EF)
Autofocus motor:	In-camera motor (Nikon F, Minolta/Sony A)
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	AF - M (Canon EF)
Focus mode selector:	None; focusing mode is set from the camera (Nikon F, Minolta/Sony A)
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	-
Optical Stabilizer (OS):
Built-in OS:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	350g (Nikon F)
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀69.5×56.8mm (Nikon F)
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 58mm
Lens hood:	<No data>
Teleconverters:	<No data>

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

Manufacturer description

Sigma 28mm F/1.8 is world fastest wide angle lens. It is incorporating aspherical lens elements (second surface of G-3 lens). Also, this lens is incorporating floating focus system. With these two optical systems, it succeeds in minimising the amount of sagittal flare. Concerning Auto Focus lens for Canon AF camera, generally there is a quite large amount of rotation sound and auto focus power transmission mechanism. To solve this problem, Sigma has developed new transmission systen. Since it us noiseless auto focus system, we dubbed it "NL" auto focus system.

Regarding Sigma 28mm F/1.8 for wide angle lens for Minolta, Nikon, Pentax auto focus, noise levels are smaller than ordinary auto focus lenses.

Sigma 28mm F/1.8 wide angle lens is ZEN matte finished to provide a non-slip, non-reflection and scratch resistant lens barrel, which is sturdy and serviceable through many years.

From the editor

Introduced at Photokina 1990.

Notes

The autofocus will not be available with Nikon D40, D40X, D60, D3000-D3500, D5000-D5600 digital SLR cameras.
Sigma had to reverse engineer the communication protocol of the Canon EF mount to produce a version of this lens for Canon EOS 35mm film SLR cameras. As a consequence, this lens may not work properly with Canon EOS cameras (both film and digital) due to compatibility issues.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Sigma lens designation "ZEN" mean?

It means that the lens has a ZEN finish. ZEN is an acronym for Zeitgeist ("the spirit of the times"), Enhancement, and Nonglare. This nonreflective urethane resin finish was introduced around 1989 and replaced the old-style, painted satin-black finish. Sigma claimed it to be hard, strong, antichemical, nonslip, antiglare, and scratch-resistant, however, it actually had a tendency to peel off and become sticky as it aged.

Lenses with similar focal length

■Canon EF mount (13)
Canon EF 24mm F/1.4L II USM • ⌀77	Pro	2008 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2008) · Wider angle of view · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.88 vs 1:7.2) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (650g vs 350g) · Much larger (87mm vs 56.8mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Canon EF 24mm F/2.8 • ⌀58		1988 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Wider angle of view · Slower · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:7.2) · Arc-Form Drive instead of Micromotor · Lighter (270g vs 350g) · Slightly smaller (49mm vs 56.8mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Canon EF 24mm F/2.8 IS USM • ⌀58		2012 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2012) · Wider angle of view · Slower · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:4.35 vs 1:7.2) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Lighter (280g vs 350g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Canon EF 28mm F/1.8 USM • ⌀58		1995 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (1995) · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.56 vs 1:7.2) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly lighter (310g vs 350g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Canon EF 28mm F/2.8 • ⌀52		1987 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1987) · Slower · No floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 7) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.7 vs 1:7.2) · Arc-Form Drive instead of Micromotor · Much lighter (185g vs 350g) · Smaller (42.5mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Canon EF 28mm F/2.8 IS USM • ⌀58		2012 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2012) · Slower · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.23m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5 vs 1:7.2) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Lighter (260g vs 350g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Canon EF 24mm F/1.4L USM • ⌀77	Pro	1997 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (1997) · Wider angle of view · Slightly faster · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:7.2) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (550g vs 350g) · Larger (77.4mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 24mm F/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2000) · Wider angle of view · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.18m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:2.7 vs 1:7.2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Heavier (485g vs 350g) · Much larger (80mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 28mm F/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	1	3
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2000) · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:2.9 vs 1:7.2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Heavier (480g vs 350g) · Much larger (80mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma Super Wide 24mm F/2.8 II • ⌀52 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 24mm F/2.8		1988 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Wider angle of view · Slower · Pure spherical design · No floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 7) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.18m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.2) · Lighter (250g vs 350g) · Smaller (42.5mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma High-Speed Wide 28mm F/1.8 Aspherical II ZEN • ⌀58		1994 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.5 vs 1:7.2) · Slightly lighter (290g vs 350g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 24mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀77	Pro	2015 ●	compare	4	4
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2015) · In production · Wider angle of view · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · No floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.3 vs 1:7.2) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (665g vs 350g) · Much larger (90.2mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 28mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀77	Pro	2018 ●	compare	6	4
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2018) · In production · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · No floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.4 vs 1:7.2) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (865g vs 350g) · Much larger (107.7mm vs 56.8mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Canon EF mount (2) · APS-C
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 EX DC [HSM] • ⌀62	Pro	2005 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2005) · APS-C · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.30m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:10.4 vs 1:7.2) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly heavier (400g vs 350g) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 DC HSM \| A • ⌀62	Pro	2013 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2013) · In production · APS-C · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.8 vs 1:7.2) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Heavier (435g vs 350g) · Slightly larger (63.3mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Minolta/Sony A mount (11)
Minolta AF 24mm F/2.8 RS • ⌀55		1994 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1994) · Wider angle of view · Slower · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:7.2) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (215g vs 350g) · Smaller (44mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 24mm F/2.8 • ⌀55		1985 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1985) · Wider angle of view · Slower · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:7.2) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (215g vs 350g) · Smaller (44mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 28mm F/2 RS • ⌀55		1998 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1998) · Slightly slower · Pure spherical design · No floating element system · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.7 vs 1:7.2) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly lighter (285g vs 350g) · Slightly smaller (49mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 28mm F/2 • ⌀55		1987 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1987) · Slightly slower · Pure spherical design · No floating element system · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.7 vs 1:7.2) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly lighter (285g vs 350g) · Slightly smaller (49.5mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 28mm F/2.8 • ⌀49		1985 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1985) · Slower · Pure spherical design · No floating element system · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.7 vs 1:7.2) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (185g vs 350g) · Smaller (42.5mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 24mm F/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2000) · Wider angle of view · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.18m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:2.7 vs 1:7.2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Heavier (485g vs 350g) · Much larger (80mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 28mm F/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	1	3
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2000) · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:2.9 vs 1:7.2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Heavier (480g vs 350g) · Much larger (80mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma Super Wide 24mm F/2.8 II • ⌀52 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 24mm F/2.8		1988 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Wider angle of view · Slower · Pure spherical design · No floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 7) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.18m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.2) · Lighter (250g vs 350g) · Smaller (42.5mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma High-Speed Wide 28mm F/1.8 Aspherical II ZEN • ⌀58		1994 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.5 vs 1:7.2) · Slightly lighter (290g vs 350g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F/2 ZA SSM [SAL24F20Z] • ⌀72		2010 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2010) · Wider angle of view · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.19m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:3.45 vs 1:7.2) · Super Sonic Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (555g vs 350g) · Larger (76mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (72mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sony 28mm F/2.8 [SAL28F28] • ⌀49		2006 ●	compare	5	2
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2006) · Slower · Optimized for digital cameras · Pure spherical design · No floating element system · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.7 vs 1:7.2) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (187g vs 350g) · Smaller (43mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Minolta/Sony A mount (2) · APS-C
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 EX DC [HSM] • ⌀62	Pro	2005 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2005) · APS-C · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.30m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:10.4 vs 1:7.2) · Slightly heavier (400g vs 350g) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 DC HSM \| A • ⌀62	Pro	2013 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2013) · APS-C · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.8 vs 1:7.2) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Heavier (435g vs 350g) · Slightly larger (63.3mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Nikon F mount (17)
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F/1.8G • ⌀67		2012 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2012) · In production · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:4.55 vs 1:7.2) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much larger (80.5mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (67mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F/1.4G ED • ⌀77	Pro	2010 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2010) · In production · Wider angle of view · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.56 vs 1:7.2) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (620g vs 350g) · Much larger (88.5mm vs 56.8mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm F/2.8D • ⌀52		1994 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1994) · In production · Wider angle of view · Slower · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:8.9 vs 1:7.2) · Lighter (270g vs 350g) · Slightly smaller (46mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8D • ⌀52		1994 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (1994) · In production · Slower · Pure spherical design · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.56 vs 1:7.2) · Much lighter (205g vs 350g) · Smaller (44.5mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/1.4D • ⌀72	Pro	1993 ●	compare	0	3
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (1993) · Slightly faster · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.30m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:8.33 vs 1:7.2) · Has focus mode selector (A - M) · Much heavier (520g vs 350g) · Larger (77.5mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (72mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F/1.8G ED • ⌀72		2015 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2015) · In production · Wider angle of view · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.23m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5 vs 1:7.2) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much larger (83mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (72mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm F/2.8 [I] • ⌀52		1986 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1986) · Wider angle of view · Slower · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:8.9 vs 1:7.2) · Lighter (260g vs 350g) · Slightly smaller (46mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm F/2.8 [II] • ⌀52		1991 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Wider angle of view · Slower · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:8.9 vs 1:7.2) · Lighter (270g vs 350g) · Slightly smaller (46mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8 [I] • ⌀52		1986 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1986) · Slower · Pure spherical design · Much lighter (195g vs 350g) · Smaller (39mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8 [II] • ⌀52		1991 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Slower · Pure spherical design · Much lighter (195g vs 350g) · Smaller (39mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F/1.4E ED • ⌀77	Pro	2017 ●	compare	6	3
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2017) · In production · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.88 vs 1:7.2) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (645g vs 350g) · Much larger (100.5mm vs 56.8mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Sigma 24mm F/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2000) · Wider angle of view · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.18m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:2.7 vs 1:7.2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Heavier (485g vs 350g) · Much larger (80mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Sigma 28mm F/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	1	3
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2000) · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:2.9 vs 1:7.2) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Heavier (480g vs 350g) · Much larger (80mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Sigma Super Wide 24mm F/2.8 II • ⌀52 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 24mm F/2.8		1988 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Wider angle of view · Slower · Pure spherical design · No floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 7) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.18m vs 0.30m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.2) · Lighter (250g vs 350g) · Smaller (42.5mm vs 56.8mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Sigma High-Speed Wide 28mm F/1.8 Aspherical II ZEN • ⌀58		1994 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.5 vs 1:7.2) · Slightly lighter (290g vs 350g) HIDE
Sigma 24mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀77	Pro	2015 ●	compare	4	4
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2015) · In production · Wider angle of view · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · No floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.3 vs 1:7.2) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (665g vs 350g) · Much larger (90.2mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 28mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀77	Pro	2018 ●	compare	6	4
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2018) · In production · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · No floating element system · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.4 vs 1:7.2) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MO - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (865g vs 350g) · Much larger (107.7mm vs 56.8mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Nikon F mount (2) · APS-C
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 EX DC [HSM] • ⌀62	Pro	2005 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2005) · APS-C · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.30m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:10.4 vs 1:7.2) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly heavier (400g vs 350g) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 DC HSM \| A • ⌀62	Pro	2013 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2013) · In production · APS-C · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.8 vs 1:7.2) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Heavier (435g vs 350g) · Slightly larger (63.3mm vs 56.8mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE