The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C 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 23mm F1.4 DC DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 with a length of 40mm, is 37mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C's 66mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 and Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C 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 Z 24mm F1.7 weighs 135g, which means it is 205g (60%) lighter than the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C which has a weight of 340g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Leica TL2 , Leica TL and Leica T Typ 701 for the Leica L Mount.
Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
