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Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM

12–24 mm · f/4.5 · Nikon F AF, Canon EF

The Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is a 12–24 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.5 for the Nikon F AF, Canon EF, Pentax KAF mounts. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
12–24 mm
Max aperture
f/4.5
Mount
Nikon F AF
Designed for
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame122.0° – 84.1°12–24 mm
APS-C (1.5×)99.4° – 61.0°18–37 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)96.8° – 58.8°19–38 mm
Micro Four Thirds84.1° – 48.5°24–48 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/5.6f/8f/11f/16
12 mm0.9 m0.6 m0.4 m0.3 m
24 mm3.5 m2.4 m1.8 m1.2 m

Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
Full frame (24 MP)27.9 s @ f/4.541.7 s
Full frame (45 MP)24.1 s @ f/4.541.7 s
APS-C (24 MP)22.9 s @ f/4.527.2 s

Cameras that fit (306)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM equivalent to on APS-C?
About 18–36 mm (1.5×) or 19–38 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM compatible with?
It fits Nikon D40, Nikon D40X, Nikon D50, Nikon D60, Nikon D70 and more (see the full list above).