The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G 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 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 160mm. The Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G with a length of 117mm, is 43mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 104mm compared to the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G's 87mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art and Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G 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 12-24mm F4 G weighs 565g, 58% (795g) lighter than the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art's weight of 1360g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G 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 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
22.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 18 - 36mm .
