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 HSM A and the Sony 24mm F2 SSM CZ 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 HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Sony 24mm F2 SSM CZ with a length of 76mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony 24mm F2 SSM CZ's 78mm 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. Sony 24mm F2 SSM CZ weighs 555g, 16% (110g) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A's weight of 665g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony 24mm F2 SSM CZ has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 24mm F2 SSM CZ:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Sony 24mm F2 SSM CZ has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in the Canon EF , Sigma SA and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Sony 24mm F2 SSM CZ's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
