The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C and the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE 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 F3.5 DG DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 49mm. The Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE with a length of 37mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C also has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE's 61mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C and Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE 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. Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE weighs 93g, 58% (132g) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C's weight of 225g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C and the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE's widest aperture value is
F2.8.