The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II 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. Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A with a length of 90mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A's 85mm 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. Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A weighs 665g, 15% (125g) lighter than the Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II's weight of 790g.
Filter Threads
The Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II has a filter size of 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II and the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Sigma SA and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A's widest aperture value is
F1.4.