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 The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider 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 the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 HSM 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.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 HSM A has the Sigma SA 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 Sigma Quattro , Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount and Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
Canon EF , Pentax KAF3 , Sigma SA , 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.
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 .
