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 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 F3.5 DG DN C with a length of 49mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C's 64mm 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 F3.5 DG DN C weighs 225g, which means it is 260g (53%) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG which has a weight of 485g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C has a filter size of 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F3.5 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 F3.5 DG DN C has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C is also available in the Sony E mount.
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG is also available in Canon EF , Four Thirds, 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 F3.5 DG DN C has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
