The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art 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 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 with a length of 89mm, is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art 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. Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 weighs 445g, which means it is 350g (44%) lighter than the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art which has a weight of 795g.
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 is also available in the Leica L mount.
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14-24mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .