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 HSM and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM 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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM with a length of 122mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 96mm compared to the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM's 89mm 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. Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM weighs 680g, 40% (470g) lighter than the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM's weight of 1150g.
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM is also available in the Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM has a focal range of 14-24mm and
1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
22.4 - 38.4mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 52.5mm.
