Gary Wolstenholme reviews this new Art lens from Sigma with a useful range of 24mm to 105mm.

Excellent sharpness throughout the zoom range; Good build quality; Constant f/4 maximum aperture; Effective optical stabilisation

82mm; No weather sealing

Your general purpose lens selection short list just got one lens longer. The Sigma 24-105mm f/4.0 DG OS HSM Art Lens, featuring great image quality, excellent build quality and optical stabilization, definitely deserves your consideration.

The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is a new standard zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. It will also work with APS-C sensors with an effective increase in focal length. The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM features a rounded 9 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas of...

Sigma continues to expand its impressive line of "Art" lenses, which are characterized by high speed, constant apertures, impressive build quality, and unusually attractive cosmetics.

There is a lens that I miss dearly. It was a Tamron 28-105mm f2.8. It was destroyed in an accident during an event shoot. Not too long after that, Sigma announced their 24-105mm f4 and my interest was captured.

This 4.3x standard zoom lens is the latest addition to Sigma's new 'Art' line of lenses that promise excellent optical quality. It can be picked up for around £700 and as it is one of Sigma's top of the range lenses, it sports a hypersonic focusing motor, optical stabilisation, brass lens mount and...

Solid build and a great looking lens. The SLR Gear review is right on. Though this Sigma is large and on the heavy side, for what its giving, I'll gladly haul it around. I first tried the Tamron 24-70, another great performer optically, more expensive, but also rather heavy and more limited zoom...

Excellent all around performer; sharp; good contrast; very pleasing build

weight; not weather sealed

The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is a sturdily-built, full-frame standard zoom available a range of mounts at a price that won't break the bank

Constant f/4 aperture; Full-frame coverage; Full-time MF option; Optical stabilisation; Competitive pricing

Some chromatic aberration; Variable MTF results; Rather weighty

Sigma's new full-frame 24-105mm f/4 zoom competes in an already well-served area of the market but immediately inspires confidence with its substantial feel and imposing front element.

Constant f/4 aperture; Full-frame coverage; Full-time MF option; Optical stabilisation; Competitive pricing

Some chromatic aberration; Variable MTF results; Rather weighty

The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is a great value for full-frame shooters. It's quite sharp, and although it's on the heavy side, its size makes it a good match for most full-frame D-SLRs, even the relatively compact Canon 6D.

4.4x zoom range; Constant f/4 aperture; Quite sharp; Optically stabilized; Full-frame coverage; USB dock compatibility

Some distortion throughout zoom range