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 F1.8 EX DG 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 F1.8 EX DG with a length of 83mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 96mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG's 84mm 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 F1.8 EX DG weighs 485g, 57% (665g) 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 F1.8 EX DG 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 F1.8 EX DG is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Canon EF, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) 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 F1.8 EX DG is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm.
