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 Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 135mm. The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A with a length of 90mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 96mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A'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 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A weighs 665g, 42% (485g) lighter than the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM's weight of 1150g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM and the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the same Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sigma SA lenses are Sigma SD1 Merrill, Sigma SD1 and .
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM is also available in the Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM has a focal range of 14-24mm and
1.7X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
21-36mm when used on a 35mm FF format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm.
