The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A and the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED 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. Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED is the longer of the two lenses at 101mm. The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A with a length of 90mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED's 83mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A and Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED weighs 645g, 3% (20g) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A's 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
Both the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A and the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A and the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED 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
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm.