Despite the fact that Svalbard islands aren't considered to be one of the best places for viewing the northern lights because they hang as a big doughnut shaped curtain around the magnetic north pole, approximately along the 69th parallel. However the last night we got super lucky viewing some activity in an area with absolutely no light pollution ,also it was the first time that i have used the Sigma ART lens 24 1.4 ,and i can say i was really pleased