The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED with a length of 83mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED and Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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. Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED weighs 355g, which means it is 310g (46%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 Nikon F (FX) Mount
Filter Threads
The Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 .
Canon EF , Pentax KAF3 , Sony Alpha , Sigma SA and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
