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 Sigma 14mm F1.8 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 14mm F1.4 DG DN is the longer of the two lenses at 150mm. The Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM with a length of 126mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN also has a larger diameter of 101mm compared to the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM's 95mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM 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 Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM 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.
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L 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 SA and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm but while Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM's widest aperture value is
F1.8 .
