The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 24mm f2.8D and the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Nikon 24mm f2.8D with a length of 46mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Nikon 24mm f2.8D's 65mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 24mm f2.8D weighs 270g, which means it is 395g (59%) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 665g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon 24mm f2.8D has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 24mm f2.8D:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 24mm f2.8D and the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Sigma SA and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Nikon 24mm f2.8D has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A's widest aperture value is
F1.4.