The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG 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 F1.8 EX DG is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C with a length of 72mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C's 70mm 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. Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C weighs 365g, which means it is 120g (24%) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG which has a weight of 485g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG has the Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620 for the Four Thirds Mount.
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C is also available in the Leica L mount.
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA, Canon EF, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has the fastest aperture of
F2, the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
