The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM 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 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM with a length of 95mm, is 28mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A's 88mm 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 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM weighs 790g, 16% (151g) lighter than the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A's weight of 941g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A is also available in the Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has a focal range of 24-35mm and
1.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
