The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C and the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 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 56mm F1.4 C is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 with a length of 51mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C's 67mm 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 Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 weighs 195g, 30% (85g) lighter than the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C's weight of 280g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 56mm F1.4 C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a 52mm 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 56mm F1.4 C:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C and the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is also available in the Fujifilm X and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-50mm and 2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 75mm.
