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 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C 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 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C with a length of 72mm, is 30mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C 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 F2 DG DN C weighs 365g, which means it is 105g (22%) lighter than the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C which has a weight of 470g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
36mm when used on a 35mm FF format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C has a focal range of 28-70mm and 2.5X zoom ratio .
