The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S 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. Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Sigma 16mm F1.4 C with a length of 92mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S 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. Sigma 16mm F1.4 C weighs 405g, which means it is 245g (37%) lighter than the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S which has a weight of 650g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 C has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S has a 112mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C:
And these are the 112mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
Focal Range
Sigma 16mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S has a focal range of 14-24mm and 1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21 - 36mm .
