The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C and the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C with a length of 72mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C's 70mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C and Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 20mm F2 DG DN C weighs 370g, which means it is 295g (44%) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 665g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C and the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X.
Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C is also available in Sony E mount.
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
30mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm.