Sigma’s 24mm F1.8 EX DG aspherical macro lens is large aperture wide angle lens giving photographers freedom of expression with the ability to set desired aperture and get as close as 7.1 inches allowing photographer juxtaposition between near and backgrounds in distance. 84° angle of view is perfect for landscape photos while also great for shooting group shots without distorting subjects at edge of frame and compact enough for working in tight quarter with single subject. This lens is perfect for photo journalists where it is essential to have fast, wide angle lens, scenic, social and full-time professional photographers who are in need of hardworking lens. Extremely compact within category of super fast wide angle lenses and totally affordable for professional as well as aspiring professional and student photographers.