The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C and the Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA 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. Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA is the longer of the two lenses at 84mm. The Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C with a length of 79mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C's 66mm diameter.
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 23mm F1.4 DC DN C weighs 330g, which means it is 59g (15%) lighter than the Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA which has a weight of 389g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C and the Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA has the Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30 for the Samsung NX Mount.
Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C is also available in the Leica L and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 60mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 90mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
