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 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 24mm F1.4 DG DN A is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 94mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A and Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 F1.4 DG DN A weighs 520g, which means it is 145g (21%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM which has a weight of 665g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Sony Alpha 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 A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN A is also available in the Sony E mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3 , Sigma SA , Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
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 HSM 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 .