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 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art 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 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C with a length of 72mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C's 70mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 805g (68%) lighter than the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art which has a weight of 1170g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X.
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm.