--- title: Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary brand: Sigma mount: L-Mount focal_length: 24 aperture: 3.5 angle_of_view: 84 lens_type: Prime weight: 225 year: 2020 weather_sealed: true image_stabilization: false price: 639 focus: Auto lens_category: ["Ultra-Wide Angle"] filter_size: 55 max_magn: 0.5 close_focus: 0.10 sku: N/A diameter: 64 length: 49 date: 2025-07-23 draft: false author: Jan Wedekind featured_image: /lenses/sigma/sigma-24mm-f3-5.png last_updates: - date: 2025-09-14 note: "added reviews and key take-aways" --- Key Take-Aways: The Sigma 24mm f3.5 DG DN Contemporary is an ultra-compact wide-angle prime featuring premium all-metal construction, 0.5x macro capability, and a relatively modest f3.5 maximum aperture. Professional reviews praise its excellent sharpness even wide open and attractive build quality, but note significant vignetting at f3.5 and limited weather sealing only at the mount. As of September 14, 2025, user sentiment remains positive, with photographers appreciating its compact size, sharp optics, and excellent color rendition, though some find the f3.5 aperture limiting for low-light work. From Sigma: > THE ULTIMATE PORTABLE, WIDE-ANGLE MIRRORLESS PRIME > > The I series Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG | Contemporary brings exceptional detail and beautiful bokeh. Free your imagination with this incredible wide-angle prime for mirrorless cameras. > > The Sigma I series introduces compact, beautifully designed, high-performance optics for mirrorless camera systems. In its first collection, Sigma introduces a 24mm wide-angle prime lens to the Contemporary lens line-up that offers excellent portability and versatility. > > The all-new 24mm F3.5 DG | Contemporary offers a very compact design similar to that of the 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary. Despite its small size, there is no compromise on performance –it is capable of capturing the finest details as required when shooting on high resolution full-frame cameras. > > With a very short minimum focus distance of around 10cm and a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2, it enables photographers to shoot more freely, without worrying about the distance between the lens and the subject. The robust and stylish I series lens body finish brings a more satisfying shooting experience. The 24mm F3.5 DG | Contemporary is a versatile prime that will become an extension of your creative vision. [Official Website](https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_24_35_re/) Reviews: * Dustin Abbot: [Sigma 24mm F3.5 DN Review](https://dustinabbott.net/2021/02/sigma-24mm-f3-5-dn-review/), Feb 2021 * Photography Blog: [Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Review](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/sigma_24mm_f3_5_dg_dn_review), Mark Goldstein, Feb 2021 * PetaPixel: [A Brief Review of the Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary for Sony E](https://petapixel.com/2021/02/06/a-brief-review-of-the-sigma-24mm-f-3-5-dg-dn-contemporary-for-sony-e/), Alan Adler, Feb 2021 * The Phoblographer: [NOTHING SPECIAL HERE. SIGMA 24MM F3.5 DG DN CONTEMPORARY REVIEW](https://www.thephoblographer.com/2021/03/15/sigma-24mm-f35-review/), Chris Gampat, Mar 2021 * Cameralabs: [Sigma 24mm f3.5 DG DN review](https://www.cameralabs.com/sigma-24mm-f3-5-dg-dn-review/), Gordon Laing, Apr 2021 * PC Mag: [Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary Review](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sigma-24mm-f35-dg-dn-contemporary), Jim Fisher, Apr 2021 * lenstip.com: [LENS REVIEW: Sigma C 24 mm f/3.5 DG DN](https://www.lenstip.com/608.1-Lens_review-Sigma_C_24_mm_f_3.5_DG_DN_Introduction.html), Maciej Latałło, May 2021 YouTube: * Richard Wong: [Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Review (Sony E / L-mount)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgEATAGXoqY), Jan 2021 * Christopher Frost: [Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN 'C' lens review with samples (Full-frame & APS-C)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEMW8Tr5NAY), Feb 2021 * Pav SZ: [Sigma 24mm f3.5 DG DN Contemporary - Tiny GEM!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e5h-UI8f0I), Feb 2021 * Gordon Laing: [Sigma 24mm f3.5 DG DN REVIEW vs Sony 24mm f2.8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_sgfqGaqDQ), Apr 2021