The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG and the Nikon 35mm f1.8G 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 Nikon 35mm f1.8G 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 Nikon 35mm f1.8G's 72mm 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. Nikon 35mm f1.8G weighs 305g, 39% (195g) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG's weight of 500g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 35mm f1.8G has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 35mm f1.8G:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG and the Nikon 35mm f1.8G has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA, Canon EF, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Nikon 35mm f1.8G is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 35mm f1.8G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.