The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 12mm f1.4 and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G 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. Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Sigma 12mm f1.4 with a length of 69mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Sigma 12mm f1.4's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 12mm f1.4 and Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 12mm f1.4 and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G 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 12mm f1.4 weighs 225g, which means it is 340g (60%) lighter than the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G which has a weight of 565g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 12mm f1.4 and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Fujifilm X and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 12mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
18mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 18 - 36mm .
