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 Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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. Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C with a length of 72mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C and Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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 20mm F2 DG DN C weighs 370g, which means it is 75g (16%) lighter than the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM which has a weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
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 Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm .
