The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG 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. Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN is the longer of the two lenses at 150mm. The Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 with a length of 91mm, is 59mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN also has a larger diameter of 101mm compared to the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Size and Weight 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. Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 weighs 409g, which means it is 761g (65%) lighter than the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN which has a weight of 1170g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-25mm and
1.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24 - 37.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm .
