The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II 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 14mm F1.4 DG DN is the longer of the two lenses at 150mm. The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 112mm, is 38mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN also has a larger diameter of 101mm compared to the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Size and Weight 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 II weighs 547g, 53% (623g) lighter than the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN's weight of 1170g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II 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 .
