The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A and the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE with a length of 37mm is 59mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find the scaled side by side image of Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A and Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE to get a better idea of how their size compare in real life.
Comparison image of Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A and Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE Size and Weight Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE weighs 93g, 82% (427g) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A's weight of 520g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A and Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range