The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA and the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C 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. Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA is the longer of the two lenses at 66mm. The Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C with a length of 49mm, is 17mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA's 63mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA and Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C 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.
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 Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA and the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
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 Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C's widest aperture value is
F3.5.