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 30mm F2.8 EX DN 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 30mm F2.8 EX DN with a length of 39mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN's 61mm 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 30mm F2.8 EX DN weighs 135g, 40% (90g) lighter than the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA's weight of 225g.
Filter Threads
The Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN has a 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA and the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN 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 30mm F2.8 EX DN is also available in Micro Four Thirds mount.
Focal Range
Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 45mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.