The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM and the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 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. Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 A is the longer of the two lenses at 171mm. The Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM with a length of 132mm, is 39mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM has a larger diameter of 101mm compared to the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 A's 94mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM and Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 A to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM and the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 A 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. Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM weighs 1151g, which means it is 339g (22%) lighter than the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 A which has a weight of 1490g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM and the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 A has the same Sigma SA lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sigma SA lenses are Sigma Quattro , Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill .
Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
Canon EF and Nikon F (DX) mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM has a focal range of 12-24mm and
2.0X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 A has a focal range of 50-100mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75-150mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
