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 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art 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 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 110mm. The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A with a length of 96mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 76mm.
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 F1.4 DG DN A weighs 520g, which means it is 125g (19%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art which has a weight of 645g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art 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.
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A is also available in the Sony E mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A 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.
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
