The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E 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 16mm F1.4 DC DN E is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS with a length of 63mm, is 29mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS and Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E Size and Weight 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. Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS weighs 270g, which means it is 135g (33%) lighter than the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E which has a weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E has a 67mm 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 Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
