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 Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A with a length of 90mm is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's 77mm diameter.
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.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sigma SA Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sigma SA Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A and Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the same Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sigma SA lenses are Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill.
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha, Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.