The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM 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 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 141mm. The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art with a length of 131mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art's 85mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM and Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art weighs 795g, 29% (335g) lighter than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM's weight of 1130g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM and the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is also available in Sigma SA , Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has a focal range of 14-24mm and 1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21 - 36mm.