The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM 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 HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 135mm. The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art with a length of 131mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 96mm compared to the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art's 85mm diameter.
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, which means it is 355g (30%) lighter than the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM which has a weight of 1150g.
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is also available in the Leica L mount.
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14-24mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
