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 Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C 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 DN A is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C with a length of 72mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A and Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A and the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C 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 24mm F2 DG DN C weighs 365g, 29% (155g) 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 Sony E Mount
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A and the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C's widest aperture value is
F2 .
